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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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Manufacturing |
| Indiana Average Salary | $37,620.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 36 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 5,504 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 1.65 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 25,234 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 0.68 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Work Ethic
Critical Thinking
Resource Allocation
Organization
Written Communication
Integrity
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Work Ethic
Critical Thinking
Resource Allocation
Organization
Written Communication
Integrity
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Test historical authenticity of various materials
Analyze test results
Test manufactured products
Compute product or materials test results
Test materials to verify safety standards
Perform quality assurance testing
Test mechanical products or equipment
Conduct performance testing
Test electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Inspect sustainable energy production facilities or equipment
Perform industrial, production, or manufacturing related safety inspection
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Evaluate quality of materials or products
Inspect industrial, production, or manufacturing related work products to verify conformance with quality and standards
Perform inspection of tools or equipment prior to use
Inspect objects using x-ray or magnetic methods
Analyze test results
Test manufactured products
Compute product or materials test results
Test materials to verify safety standards
Perform quality assurance testing
Test mechanical products or equipment
Conduct performance testing
Test electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Inspect sustainable energy production facilities or equipment
Perform industrial, production, or manufacturing related safety inspection
Perform tests to assess compliance with standards
Evaluate quality of materials or products
Inspect industrial, production, or manufacturing related work products to verify conformance with quality and standards
Perform inspection of tools or equipment prior to use
Inspect objects using x-ray or magnetic methods
Handling and Moving Objects
Set mechanical or electrical controls or components
Adjust industrial, manufacturing, or production equipment
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment
Install/Replace measuring or control devices such as meters or regulators
File metal or plastic objects
Set-up electronic systems test equipment
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair
Package goods for shipment or storage
Collect samples for analysis or testing
Connect electrical components or equipment
Move goods in and out of inventory
Adjust industrial, manufacturing, or production equipment
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment
Install/Replace measuring or control devices such as meters or regulators
File metal or plastic objects
Set-up electronic systems test equipment
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair
Package goods for shipment or storage
Collect samples for analysis or testing
Connect electrical components or equipment
Move goods in and out of inventory
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Perform industrial, production, or manufacturing related measurements
Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
Determine physical or chemical properties of materials
Estimate material requirements for production
Estimate project material requirements
Determine equipment or tool requirements for projects
Estimate project labor requirements
Weigh industrial, production, or manufacturing related products or materials
Measure items or parcels
Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects
Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
Determine physical or chemical properties of materials
Estimate material requirements for production
Estimate project material requirements
Determine equipment or tool requirements for projects
Estimate project labor requirements
Weigh industrial, production, or manufacturing related products or materials
Measure items or parcels
Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Classify materials or products according to specifications
Identify characteristics of cloth, fabric, paper or pulp
Mark items for acceptance or rejection
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information
Identify color or balance
Identify characteristics of plants, crops, and tree species
Mark materials or objects for identification
Identify characteristics of metals and alloys
Attach identification information to products, items, or containers
Identify characteristics of cloth, fabric, paper or pulp
Mark items for acceptance or rejection
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information
Identify color or balance
Identify characteristics of plants, crops, and tree species
Mark materials or objects for identification
Identify characteristics of metals and alloys
Attach identification information to products, items, or containers
Getting Information
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences
Review industrial, production, or manufacturing work orders
Read manufacturing specifications for electronic products
Interpret industrial, production, or manufacturing information from schematics or technical drawings
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements
Read operating, service, or repair manuals associated with manufacturing or production equipment
Review information from formulas or processing charts
Review industrial, production, or manufacturing codes and specifications
Review engineering data or reports
Review industrial, production, or manufacturing work orders
Read manufacturing specifications for electronic products
Interpret industrial, production, or manufacturing information from schematics or technical drawings
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements
Read operating, service, or repair manuals associated with manufacturing or production equipment
Review information from formulas or processing charts
Review industrial, production, or manufacturing codes and specifications
Review engineering data or reports
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Detect industrial, production, or manufacturing equipment malfunctions by listening for abnormalities
Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed
Monitor production or manufacturing equipment operation to detect problems
Monitor timing or metering devices to regulate environmental conditions
Monitor assembly quality
Maintain consistent production quality
Monitor repairs or maintenance to enforce standards
Maintain safe work environment
Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed
Monitor production or manufacturing equipment operation to detect problems
Monitor timing or metering devices to regulate environmental conditions
Monitor assembly quality
Maintain consistent production quality
Monitor repairs or maintenance to enforce standards
Maintain safe work environment
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) | ||||
| Calibration | ||||
| Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) | ||||
| Test Equipment | ||||
| Process Improvement | ||||
| Internal Auditing | ||||
| Chemistry |
