A Day In The Life
Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing
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.
Manufacturing Industry
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Average
$44,490
ANNUAL
$21.39
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,460
ANNUAL
$14.16
HOURLY
Mid Level
$39,150
ANNUAL
$18.82
HOURLY
Expert Level
$61,110
ANNUAL
$29.38
HOURLY
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
17,970
Projected job openings through 2030
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Inspector
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Project Inspector
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Supervisor
Supporting Programs
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
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.
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
Manufacturing
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