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.
Education & Training
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Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
32 tasks analyzed
Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
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.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications. | - | - | - |
| Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers. | - | - | - |
| Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required. | - | - | - |
| 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. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$47,460
per year
Mean Wage
$51,670
per year
Employment
591K
workers
Wage Range
$34,590 - $75,510
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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