What Do Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers And Weighers Do

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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers and Weighers

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.

Salary
$44580
Becoming One
Easy
Education
No degree required
Job Satisfaction
Low
Job Growth

Personality


What they do

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.

  • 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.

Typical day

On a daily basis, Inspectors, Testers, and Weighers Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications. They measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.

A typical day for an Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler, and Weigher will also include:

  • Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems.
  • Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
  • Fabricate, install, position, or connect components, parts, finished products, or instruments for testing or operational purposes.
  • Compute usable amounts of items in shipments.
  • Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.

Other responsibilities

Besides their typical day, Inspectors, Testers, and Weighers also disassemble defective parts or components, such as inaccurate or worn gauges or measuring instruments. They may also interpret legal requirements, provide safety information, or recommend compliance procedures to contractors, craft workers, engineers, or property owners.

On a weekly to monthly basis, Inspectors, Testers, and Weighers Compute defect percentages or averages, using formulas and calculators. They might also clean, maintain, calibrate, or repair measuring instruments or test equipment, such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges.

In addition, they adjust, clean, or repair products or processing equipment to correct defects found during inspections.

Although specific duties may vary, many of them administer tests to assess whether engineers or operators are qualified to use the equipment.

To some Inspectors, Testers, and Weighers, it is also their responsibility to compute usable amounts of items in shipments.

What is the job like

Job satisfaction

Low

Is this job meaningful

Average

62% said they were satisfied with their job and 54% said they found their job meaningful.


Pros

Suitable for people who like to follow routines.

Suitable for people who want to work in a supportive work environment.

This career is perfect for people who love to work indoors.

It is easy to get into this career. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for this career.

Demand for this career is growing.

Cons

Not suitable for people who like to work with designs.

Salary is below average.

How much do they make

Average salary

$44580 per year

Average hourly wage

$21 per hour

Entry-level Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers and Weighers with little to no experience can expect to make anywhere between $26,240 to $31,840 per year or $13 to $15 per hour.

Salary by experience Annual Hourly
Highest (Top 10%) $68,220 $33
Senior (Top 25%) $53,500 $26
Median $40,460 $19
Junior (Bottom 25%) $31,840 $15
No experience (Bottom 10%) $26,240 $13

This table shows the top 10 highest paying industries for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers and Weighers based on their average annual salary.

Salary by industry Annual Hourly
Scheduled Air Transportation $86510 $41.59
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $72230 $34.73
Natural Gas Distribution $69550 $33.44
Other Pipeline Transportation $68230 $32.80
Oil and Gas Extraction $67820 $32.61
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil $65670 $31.57
Facilities Support Services $62380 $29.99
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing $61250 $29.45
Scientific Research and Development Services $61130 $29.39
Technical and Trade Schools $60810 $29.24

View more salary by industries here.

Where can they work

Where can Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers and Weighers work? Here is a table showing the top 10 largest employers of Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers and Weighers including the average salary in that industry.

Employers Total Employed Annual Salary Hourly Wages
Employment Services 37760 $36430 $17.51
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services 28500 $48880 $23.50
Plastics Product Manufacturing 24250 $38880 $18.69
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing 23290 $61250 $29.45
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing 20680 $43200 $20.77
Machinery Manufacturing 16650 $46590 $22.40
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 16200 $43350 $20.84
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing 16180 $42530 $20.45
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing 15530 $49190 $23.65
Animal Slaughtering and Processing 14890 $35670 $17.15

What is the work day like

Working hours

Less than 40 hours
0%

40 hours
49%

More than 40 hours
51%

Working schedule

74%

26%

0%

Email

How often do you use email in this job?

Once a week
1%

Every day
77%

Telephone

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

Once a week
19%

Every day
40%

Group discussions

How often do you have group discussions in this job?

Once a week
7%

Every day
91%

Public speaking

How often does this job require you to do public speaking?

Never
51%

Once a year
11%

Once a month
20%

Once a week
11%

Every day
7%

Level of competition

How much competitive pressure is in this job?

Not competitive at all
29%

Slightly competitive
20%

Moderately competitive
28%

Highly competitive
15%

Extremely competitive
8%

What is the work environment like

Office-style environment

Indoors in an environmentally controlled condition

Never
31%

Once a year or more
13%

Once a month or more
0%

Once a week or more
14%

Every day
42%

Warehouse-style environment

Indoors in a non-controlled environmental condition such as a warehouse

Never
3%

Once a year or more
4%

Once a month or more
7%

Once a week or more
19%

Every day
66%

Outdoors

Outdoors exposed to all weather conditions

Never
53%

Once a year or more
13%

Once a month or more
21%

Once a week or more
13%

Every day
0%

Outdoors – Under Cover

Outdoors but under cover (e.g. structure with roof but no walls)

Never
73%

Once a year or more
7%

Once a month or more
7%

Once a week or more
6%

Every day
7%

How to become one

Difficulty to become one

Easy
You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience. Most careers in this difficulty category usually don’t require a degree. However, you will need a few months of on-the-job training with experienced employees. Similar careers include Customer Service Representatives, Security Guards, and Bank Tellers.

Required level of education

What level of education do you need to perform the job?

Less than a High School Diploma
0%

High School Diploma or equivalent
70%

Post-Secondary Certificate
27%

Some College Courses
3%

Associate’s Degree or similar
1%

Bachelor’s Degree
0%

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
0%

Master’s Degree
0%

Post-Master’s Certificate
0%

First Professional Degree
0%

Doctoral Degree
0%

Post-Doctoral Training
0%

Relevant majors

Quality Control Technology

A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in maintaining consistent manufacturing and construction standards. Includes instruction in quality control systems management principles, technical standards applicable to specific engineering and manufacturing projects, testing procedures, inspection procedures, related instrumentation and equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.

Relevant work experience

How much related work experience do you need to get hired for the job?

None
44%

1 month
0%

1 to 3 months
14%

3 to 6 months
0%

6 months to 1 year
1%

1 to 2 years
11%

2 to 4 years
20%

4 to 6 years
10%

6 to 8 years
0%

8 to 10 years
1%

Over 10 years
1%

On The Job Training

How much on the job training do you need to perform the job?

None or short demonstration
0%

1 month
23%

1 to 3 months
26%

3 to 6 months
24%

6 months to 1 year
9%

1 to 2 years
1%

2 to 4 years
9%

4 to 10 years
9%

Over 10 years
0%

Should you become one

Best personality type for this career

The Organizer

People with this personality type likes to follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and details more than with ideas.

The Builder
90%

People with The Builder personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.


The Thinker
52%

People with The Thinker personality likes to work with ideas that require an extensive amount of thinking. They prefer work that requires them to solve problems mentally.


The Artist
14%

People with The Artist personality likes to work with designs and patterns. They prefer activities that require self-expression and prefer work that can be done without following a clear set of rules.


The Helper
24%

People with The Helper personality type likes to work with people and in teams. They prefer work that allows them to build relationships with others.


The Leader
38%

People with The Leader personality likes to start and work on projects. They also like leading people and making many decisions.


The Organizer
95%

People with The Organizer personality type likes to follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and details more than with ideas.


You can read more about these career personality types here.

People who are suitable for this job tend to like following set procedures and routines. They like working with data and details more than with ideas.

They also like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

Take this quiz to see if this is the right career for you.

Work Values

Which values are the most important to a person’s satisfaction for this job?

Achievement
33%

You are someone who is results oriented. You prefer work that allows you to utilize your skills and abilities while at the same time giving you a sense of accomplishment.

Working Conditions
40%

You are someone who values job security, steady employment, and good working conditions. You also prefer work that keeps you busy all the time with something different to do every day.

Recognition
24%

You are someone who values job advancement and leadership roles. You prefer work that receives recognition for the work you do and jobs that are looked up to by others in the company and your community.

Relationships
43%

You are someone who likes to provide a service to others. You prefer a work environment where you can work with your co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

Support
62%

You are someone who values a company that stands behind their employees. You prefer a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and is being supported by the company.

Independence
33%

You are someone who likes to work on your own and make your own decisions. You prefer work that requires little supervision and are allowed to try out your own ideas.

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