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Job Description


	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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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

About 69 percent are employed in manufacturing establishments. Although a high school diploma is sufficient for the basic testing of products, complex precision-inspecting positions are filled by experienced workers. Employment is expected to decline slowly.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Employment Services	25,500
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	20,960
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	19,310
Plastics Product Manufacturing	18,000
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	15,730
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	15,360
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing	10,910
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing	10,820
Animal Slaughtering and Processing	10,770
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing	9,870

Career Video

Title: "Precision Inspectors, Testers, and Graders"

Duration: 01:34

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Average Annual Salary	$36,690
Average Hourly Wage	$17.64
Total Employment	434,170