Quality Control Inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.
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- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- Manufacturing
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
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Job Growth 0.0%
Job Openings 589
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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