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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Also called: Inspector, Quality Control Inspector (QC Inspector), Quality Inspector, Quality Technician

What they do:

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

On the job, you would:
  • Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
  • Mark items with details, such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
  • Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
On the job, you'll need:

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Business

  • customer service

Engineering and Technology

  • mechanical

Basic Skills

  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
  • writing things for co-workers or customers

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation
  • Independence
  • Stress Tolerance

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks

Desktop communications software

  • Skype

Analytical or scientific software

  • Minitab
  • The MathWorks MATLAB

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $43,900

Education

High school diploma/GED or certificate after high school is usually needed.