Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
O*NET Code: 51-9061.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
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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💼 Also Known As
Abrasive GraderAcid TesterAir Box TesterAir Conditioning Unit Tester (AC Unit Tester)Air SamplerAir Value TesterAircraft Instrument TesterAircraft Launching and Arresting Systems InspectorAligning InspectorAlloy WeigherAluminum Boat InspectorAluminum Container TesterAmmunition Components InspectorAmpoule ExaminerAmpoule InspectorArgon TesterArmature InspectorArmature TesterArtificial Teeth InspectorAsbestos Shingle Inspector
⚡ Skills (10)
Quality Control Analysis4/100
Writing3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Monitoring3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Time Management3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (42)
🔥Apache Hive
Data base management system software
🔥Atlassian JIRA
Content workflow software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise application integration software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥R
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Selenium
Program testing software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
0Apache Pig
Data base management system software
0Computer assisted design software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer-aided inspection software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Coordinate measuring machine software
Industrial control software
0Cybermetrics GAGETrak
Industrial control software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Data analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0Data entry software
Data base user interface and query software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Design of experiments DOE software
Analytical or scientific software
0FileMaker Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0IBM Lotus Notes
Electronic mail software
0IBM Notes
Electronic mail software
0Inspection marking systems
Label making software
0Label inspection systems
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
0Mastercam Design
Computer aided design CAD software
0Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Medical condition coding software
Medical software
0Minitab
Analytical or scientific software
0Skype
Desktop communications software
0Statistical process control SPC data collection devices
Industrial control software
0Tolerance analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0Verisurf Metrology
Industrial control software
0Wilcox Associates PC-DMIS Inspection Planner
Industrial control software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Salary: $50,000
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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
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Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Salary: $50,000
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Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Salary: $50,000
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📊 Skills Comparison
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers → Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (80% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (8)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Quality Control Analysis
Current: 4Target: 3
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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