Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
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.
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Salary Information
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers: $47,460 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Evaluate quality of materials or products. | Analysis |
| Analyze test results. | Analysis |
| Evaluate capabilities or training needs. | Analysis |
| Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. | General |
| Collect samples of materials or products for testing. | General |
| Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards. | General |
| Smooth metal surfaces or edges. | General |
| Clean production equipment. | General |
| Repair production equipment or tools. | General |
| Test products for functionality or quality. | General |
| Fabricate parts or components. | General |
| Connect electrical components or equipment. | General |
| Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading. | General |
| Calibrate equipment to specifications. | General |
| Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures. | General |
| Advise others on ways to improve processes or products. | General |
| Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. | General |
| Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | General |
| Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs. | General |
| Inspect items for damage or defects. | General |
| Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. | General |
| Stack finished items for further processing or shipment. | General |
| Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. | General |
| Weigh finished products. | General |
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | General |
| Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. | Maintenance |
| Maintain production or processing equipment. | Maintenance |
| Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Atlassian JIRA | Content workflow software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Extensible markup language XML | Enterprise application integration software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Selenium | Program testing software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computer assisted design software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computer-aided inspection software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Coordinate measuring machine software | Industrial control software |
| Cybermetrics GAGETrak | Industrial control software |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Data analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Design of experiments DOE software | Analytical or scientific software |
| IBM Lotus Notes | Electronic mail software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Inspection marking systems | Label making software |
| Label inspection systems | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Mastercam Design | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Medical condition coding software | Medical software |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |
| Skype | Desktop communications software |
| Statistical process control SPC data collection devices | Industrial control software |
| Tolerance analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Verisurf Metrology | Industrial control software |
| Wilcox Associates PC-DMIS Inspection Planner | Industrial control software |
| Apache Hive | Data base management system software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Apache Pig | Data base management system software |
| Data entry software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| API QUTE - Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Examiners (Detection) | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Aggregate Base Testing Technician | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 2 | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Concrete | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Concrete Level III | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Concrete Level IV | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Certified Calibration Technician | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Cement Physical Tester | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Certified Composites Technicians | American Composites Manufacturers Association | Not Available |
| Certified Post-Installed Adhesive Anchor Installation Inspector | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Certified Quality Improvement Associate | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Quality Inspector | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Quality Technician | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Radiographic Interpreter | American Welding Society | Not Available |
| Certified Reliability Engineer | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Weighing Professionals | International Society of Weighing and Measurement | Not Available |
| Certified Weighing Salespersons | International Society of Weighing and Measurement | Not Available |
| Certified Weighing Technicians | International Society of Weighing and Measurement | Not Available |
| Certified Welding Inspector | American Welding Society | Not Available |
| Chassis Technician | Automotive Transmission Rebuilders Association | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program - Bridge Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program - Level 1 | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program - Level 3 Peer Review | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program - Nuclear Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 1 - Marine Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 1 - Nuclear Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 2 | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 2 - Bridge Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 2 - Marine Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 3 Peer Review - Marine Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 3 Peer Review - Nuclear Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coatings Inspector Program Level 3 Peer Review - Bridge Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Commercial Mechanical Inspector | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Concrete Strength Testing Technician | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| EMC Design Engineer | National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |
| ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Associate Engineer | National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |
| ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Technician | National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |
| ETT Certified Assistant Technician Level II | InterNational Electrical Testing Association | Not Available |
| ETT Certified Senior Technician Level 4 | InterNational Electrical Testing Association | Not Available |
| ETT Certified Technician Level III | InterNational Electrical Testing Association | Not Available |
| ETT Trainee Level I | InterNational Electrical Testing Association | Not Available |
| Fuel Gas Inspector | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional - Technologist | American Society of Mechanical Engineers International | Not Available |
| IPC J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies | IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries | Not Available |
| IPC-7721& IPC-7711 Rework, Repair, & Modification of Printed Boards & Electronic Assemblies | IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries | Not Available |
| IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies | IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries | Not Available |
| IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements & Acceptance for Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies | IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries | Not Available |
| Introduction to Substrate and Subfloor Inspection | Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Not Available |
| Master of Special Inspection | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Mechanical Inspector | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Offshore Corrosion Assessment Technician | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Piping Inspector Certification | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Pressure Vessels Inspector Certification | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Examiners (Cracking Size) | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Examiners (Phased Array) | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Examiners (Thickness Measurement) | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Residential and Commercial Electrical Inspector | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Residential and Commercial Mechanical Inspector | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
| Resilient Flooring Inspector | Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Not Available |
| Senior Carpet Inspector | Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Not Available |
| Source Inspector Fixed Equipment | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Structural Welding Special Inspector | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Wood and Laminate Flooring Inspector | Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Not Available |