Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Onet Code: 
51-9061.00
Major Group: 
Production Occupations

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. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

Common Job Titles for this Occupation: 
Inspector, Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, Quality Assurance Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, Quality Auditor, Picker / Packer, Quality Assurance Auditor, Quality Control Supervisor, Quality Control Technician
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Colleges, Training Schools and Instructional Programs for this Occupation
Most Common Education/Training Requirement: 
Moderate-term on-the-job training