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