How to hire a quality control representative

How to hire a quality control representative, step by step

Here's a step-by-step quality control representative hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a quality control representative job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new quality control representative
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The quality control representative hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect quality control representative also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of quality control representative salaries for various roles:

   Type of Quality Control Representative	Description	Hourly rate
   Quality Control Representative		$12-33
   Quality Lead	A quality assurance (QA) lead is responsible for organizing and managing the testing of products prior to its release. Your duties will include defining testing standards and strategies, establishing formal QA processes, and overseeing all aspects of QA, such as using best practices and establishing metrics... Show more	$30-61
   Lead Quality Control	Lead quality control agents are manufacturing professionals who are responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of workers to meet the required quality standards of finished products. These professionals are required to review the calibration of manufacturing equipment to ensure they perform correctly and on time... Show more	$31-52

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Quality Control Procedures
   • Quality Audits
   • Customer Service
   • Quality Checks
   • Quality Issues
   • USDA
   • Management System
   • Internal Audit
   • GMP
   • Test Equipment
   • Test Results
   • Shop Drawings
   • Quality Documentation
   • Product Quality

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop comprehensive database system to facilitate QMS implementation, manage personnel certification program and manage configuration control of program documentation.
   • Work in RMS each day.
   • Document and coordinate require NDE.
   • Review first article AS9100 and AS9102 documents.
   • Create and maintain processes as underlined by ISO.
   • Give AS9100 indoctrination training to new or transfer employees.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the quality control representative job description is a good way to get more applicants. A quality control representative salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a quality control representative in Utah may be lower than in Maryland, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level quality control representative. Additionally, a quality control representative with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average quality control representative salary

   $43,291yearly

   $20.81 hourly rate

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   Entry-level quality control representative salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 24, 2026

   Average quality control representative salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Maryland	$63,114	$30
   2	North Carolina	$57,786	$28
   3	Massachusetts	$57,689	$28
   4	Washington	$57,533	$28
   5	Pennsylvania	$56,957	$27
   6	California	$55,847	$27
   7	Indiana	$53,864	$26
   8	Minnesota	$50,753	$24
   9	Georgia	$50,356	$24
   10	New Mexico	$49,625	$24
   11	Colorado	$47,893	$23
   12	Louisiana	$47,889	$23
   13	Florida	$47,487	$23
   14	Michigan	$46,975	$23
   15	Arizona	$46,958	$23
   16	Oklahoma	$46,533	$22
   17	Nebraska	$46,522	$22
   18	Kentucky	$45,508	$22
   19	Texas	$45,320	$22
   20	Ohio	$42,658	$21

   Average quality control representative salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Jacobs Engineering Group	$71,507	$34.38
   2	Loma Linda University Health	$67,180	$32.30	3
   3	Dana-Farber Cancer Institute	$62,941	$30.26	1
   4	Polk County Sheriff's Office	$62,502	$30.05	1
   5	Cengage Learning	$62,382	$29.99
   6	Johnson Controls	$57,982	$27.88	79
   7	Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center	$54,705	$26.30
   8	CyberCoders	$51,946	$24.97
   9	Vanguard EMS	$51,316	$24.67	6
   10	Bering Straits	$50,988	$24.51	8
   11	Baxter International	$50,712	$24.38	8
   12	BD	$50,705	$24.38	11
   13	Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$50,570	$24.31	20
   14	SS&C Technologies	$50,261	$24.16	6
   15	Caddell Construction	$49,332	$23.72
   16	Bureau Veritas	$49,269	$23.69	10
   17	Boeing	$49,182	$23.65	126
   18	Foster Farms	$48,212	$23.18	3
   19	UFP Industries	$48,198	$23.17	10
   20	Lockheed Martin	$48,189	$23.17	247

4. Writing a quality control representative job description

   A job description for a quality control representative role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a quality control representative job description:

   Quality control representative job description example

   Purpose of Position
   
   NetJets Quality Control Representative helps to ensure that the NetJets maintenance group stays compliant with 14 CFR and the NetJets General Maintenance Manual. The Quality Control Representative also monitors and provides surveillance with the intent of identifying and correcting maintenance quality gaps. The Representative audits and maintains the storage of aircraft maintenance records.
   
   Tasks and Responsibilities
   
   * Performs on-site surveillance checks of base maintenance providers to ensure compliance with 14 CFR and the NetJetsââ ⢠approved maintenance program. Collects and reports surveillance data with the intent of identifying and correcting maintenance quality gaps.
   * Conducts audits of aircraft maintenance records to ensure compliance with 14 CFR and the NetJetsââ ⢠approved maintenance program. Oversees storage of all aircraft maintenance records.
   * Performs duties associated with addition and removal of aircraft from the NetJets fleet. Conducts oversight of the 14 CFR Part 135 Conformity Inspection. This includes compiling, reviewing, and inducting the aircraft records. Reviews and prepares records for aircraft exiting the 135 certificate.
   * Ensures that NetJets complies with 14 CFR reporting and compliance requirements as they pertain to Airworthiness Directives, Service Difficulty reports, and Mechanical Interruption Summary reports.
   * Perform other projects and duties as assigned. Above duties require travel and periodic non-standard work hours (nights, weekends, etc.)
   * Note: It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a full list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions worksheet for that position.
   
   Education
   
   High School in Aviation Management or Business Administration
   
   Certifications and Licenses
   
   FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P)
   
   Years of Experience
   
   4-6 years of experience
   
   Core Competencies
   
   Adaptability
   
   Collaboration
   
   Curiosity
   
   Service-Oriented
   
   Strives for Positive Results
   
   Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)
   
   * Associates Degree preferred
   * 4 or more years performing aircraft heavy or line maintenance or lead Mechanic.
   * 2 or more years managing, researching maintenance related records.
   * Is familiar with aircraft regulatory agencies policies and procedures.
   * Is able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
   * Is able to organize and prioritize work.
   * Is able to work nights, various shifts, and holidays.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right quality control representative for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your quality control representative job on Zippia to find and recruit quality control representative candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit quality control representatives, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new quality control representative

   Once you've selected the best quality control representative candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new quality control representative. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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