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- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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- Manufacturing
- Annual Median Wage$ 38,010$28,600
$61,500
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth RateVery Slow Growing
- Quality Control Inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.
What do they typically do
- Mark items with details such as grade or acceptance-rejection status
- Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work to conform to specifications
- Collect or select samples for testing or for use as models
- Record inspection or test data like quantities, weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content
- Throw out or reject products, materials, or equipment that does not meet specifications
- Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to decide about specifications, procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required
- Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems
- Use instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers to measure dimensions of products to make sure they conform to specifications
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth 0.0%Job Opening 2,815Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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