Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Data base management system software

Tasks
	Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
	Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
	Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
	Mark items with details such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
	Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
	Analyze test data, making computations as necessary, to determine test results.
	Collect or select samples for testing or for use as models.
	Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
	Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
	Read dials or meters to verify that equipment is functioning at specified levels.

Skills
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Knowledge
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $56,160.00 $27.00  $17.74  $19.41 - $30.82  Bridgeport/Stamford $65,508.00 $31.49  $18.78  $20.46 - $37.61  Danbury $53,482.00 $25.71  $17.73  $18.84 - $30.03  Hartford $55,483.00 $26.68  $18.41  $19.92 - $30.35  New Haven $51,575.00 $24.79  $17.35  $18.84 - $29.55  New London/Norwich $62,694.00 $30.14  $16.82  $19.57 - $41.86  Waterbury $44,780.00 $21.53  $15.43  $16.04 - $24.20  Torrington $52,586.00 $25.28  $17.71  $19.27 - $29.80

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   844   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, but the number of annual openings will offer excellent job opportunities.

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