A Day In The Life
Manufacturing Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Average
$47,710
ANNUAL
$22.94
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,010
ANNUAL
$14.43
HOURLY
Mid Level
$46,630
ANNUAL
$22.42
HOURLY
Expert Level
$65,560
ANNUAL
$31.52
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
9,020
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
01
Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
02
Mark items with details, such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
03
Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
04
Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems.
05
Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
06
Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
07
Recommend necessary corrective actions, based on inspection results.
08
Read dials or meters to verify that equipment is functioning at specified levels.
09
Make minor adjustments to equipment, such as turning setscrews to calibrate instruments to required tolerances.
10
Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Perceptual Speed
ABILITY
Flexibility of Closure
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