Manufacturing

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.

A Day In The Life

Manufacturing Industry

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Salary Breakdown

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Average

$47,710

ANNUAL

$22.94

HOURLY

Entry Level

$30,010

ANNUAL

$14.43

HOURLY

Mid Level

$46,630

ANNUAL

$22.42

HOURLY

Expert Level

$65,560

ANNUAL

$31.52

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

9,020

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Inspector

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Project Inspector

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Supervisor


Top Expected Tasks

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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


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