Quality Assurance Technicians
Quality assurance technicians perform a variety of technical inspections and testing and monitoring tasks to detect processing, manufacturing and other defects.
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£28,431
Average salary
New workers start around £20,821.09. Normal pay is £28,431 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £46,398.98.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Maintains equipment and systems used.
- Establishes product specifications.
- Liaises with production engineers and staff to maintain the quality of output and to develop quality management systems..
- Assists quality control engineers in undertaking production audits.
- Supervises the work of routine inspection staff and notes any defects reported.
- Analyses and interprets the results of tests undertaken and writes up reports upon completion.
- Sets up scientific, electronic, or other technical equipment to perform functional and inspection tests.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
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Skills
Job postings
Active Learning
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Critical Thinking
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Active Listening
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Monitoring
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Mathematics
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Reading Comprehension
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Learning Strategies
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Writing
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Speaking
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Science
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Available Courses
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering
Extended Diploma
STEM & Health Skills Centre Bodmin
BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders
Other
Truro College
Apprenticeship Standard: Engineering Technician (Mechatronics) L3
Apprenticeship
STEM & Health Skills Centre Bodmin
VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery
Other
Truro College
