Testers and Quality Control Inspectors
Comprehensive Sites
ASQ: Learn About Quality ControlThis site is a great starting place to learn about quality control, including what sort of education you may need for a job in the field.
Related Job Titles & DescriptionsCareers.org has lots of information pertaining to a career in quality control, including salary calculators, articles, and what you might need for education.
Testers & Quality Control InspectorsFind occupational information at this page, created by the U.S. Department of Labor, including employment, job outlook and wages, projections data, and links to important sources of additional information.
Occupational Titles
Quality Assurance Inspectors Quality Control Inspectors Testers Sorters
Accredited Academic Programs
Career Training Schools Community Colleges Engineering Schools
ASQ Learning InstituteTesting, certification, and membership are all linked to on this site by ASQ. View a course and convention calendar, as well as a course catalog here.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Quality Control InspectorsThe chart at this site lists the median salary Quality Control Inspectors, according to years of experience. Learn about how lucrative this career might be, and find further information here on salary according to employer type or location
Professional Organizations
American Society for QualityThe ASQ describes itself as “The world’s leading membership organization dedicated to quality.” Learn about the benefits of membership, read articles, and watch videos about quality information. This site also contains recent news on various quality issues.
American Society for Testing & MaterialsASTM is concerned with setting the standards used around the globe. This site has current news and events, and information on becoming a member, taking courses, or testing for proficiency.
Quality Assurance AssociationThe QAA is “A non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and training related to the Quality of Private Label Products.” This site contains information about upcoming conferences, and membership information.
Job Opportunity Sources
ASQ: Careers in QualitySearch for jobs in quality testing, or review resources to help you with your search. The resources section includes a career discussion board.
Jobs.com: MachinistsJobs.com is a division of monster.com, and provides a pretty basic job search site. Simply type your search criteria at the top, and browse through the list of results provided below.
Quality Control AssociateThis site, hosted by North Carolina’s Bioscience Clearinghouse, contains loads of information on becoming a Quality Control Associate. In addition to a brief description of the job, the site includes educational and salary information, and helpful links.
Quality Control AssociateThis site, hosted by North Carolina’s Bioscience Clearinghouse, contains loads of information on becoming a Quality Control Associate. In addition to a brief description of the job, the site includes educational and salary information, and helpful links.
Licensing & Certification
Quality Control CertificationThis site helps you determine if this certification is what you need, and information on preparing for the exam as well as a place to chose an exam date or recertify.
Publications
Journal for Quality & ParticipationRead current articles on quality testing, and browse previous issues here. Also, you can read the submission guidelines for sending in your own article, at the link at the top of the page.
Journal of Quality TechnologyASQ publishes a number of magazines, including this one: The Journal of Quality Technology. This site has both free articles, and some that require membership.
Quality ProgressView this online magazine here, or subscribe to their twitter and facebook feeds. This publication has very current information on recent recalls and articles on quality assurance.
Online Forums & Blogs
ASQ: Communities & NetworkingThis online community is comprised of individuals in the quality assurance industry. You need to register to gain access to this portion of the site.
Videos on Advanced ManufacturingChoose from a long list of videos pertaining to careers in advanced manufacturing.
Career Videos
Education Portal: Quality Control & AssuranceThe education portal provides videos and text explaining what a career in metal fabrication might entail. It also provides a list of education and skills you will need to acquire for a position in this field.
