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(Abstract from Career Articles) |
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Quality Control Inspectors |
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Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.
Working conditions vary by industry, establishment size, and specific duty. Most quality control inspectors work full time during regular business hours. Overtime may be required to meet production deadlines.
Most quality control inspectors need a high school diploma and receive on-the-job training that typically lasts as little as 1 month or up to 1 year.
The median hourly wage for quality control inspectors was $17.31 in May 2015.
Employment of quality control inspectors is projected to show little or no change from 2014 to 2024. Job prospects should be best for those who are certified and have related work experience.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for quality control inspectors.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of quality control inspectors with similar occupations.
Learn more about quality control inspectors by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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| Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers |
| Employment Services |
46,230 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services |
27,630 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing |
24,360 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing |
24,140 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing |
21,570 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) |
17,290 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) |
15,550 |
| Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing |
14,700 |
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing |
14,360 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing |
14,120 |
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