ONET Occupations » 51-9061.00

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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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.59)
  2. Listen - People (3.75)
  3. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  4. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.74)
  5. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.74)
  6. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.74)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (3.66)
  8. Copy - Data (3.58)
  9. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Quality Control Analysis (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Oral Expression (3.75)
  3. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.59)
  2. Dependability (4.33)
  3. Integrity (4.16)
  4. Cooperation (4.11)
  5. Initiative (3.99)
  6. Self Control (3.88)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.77)
  8. Stress Tolerance (3.74)
  9. Persistence (3.66)
  10. Independence (3.66)
  11. Achievement/Effort (3.65)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.16)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.12)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.84)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.74)
  5. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.70)
  6. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.63)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.58)
  1. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.16)
  2. Read Blueprints (4.16)
  3. Read Specifications (4.16)
  4. Read Production Layouts (4.16)
  5. Read Technical Drawings (4.16)
  6. Conduct Performance Testing (4.12)
  7. Maintain Consistent Production Quality (4.12)
  8. Inspect Manufactured Products Or Materials (4.12)
  9. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (4.12)
  10. Recognize Characteristics Of Metals (3.74)
  11. Grade, Classify, Or Sort Products According To Specifications (3.74)
  12. Recognize Characteristics Of Pulps (3.74)
  13. Understand Measuring Devices (3.74)
  14. Distinguish Colors (3.74)
  15. Recognize Wood Species Characteristics (3.74)
  16. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (3.74)
  17. Sort Manufacturing Materials Or Products (3.74)
  18. Recognize Characteristics Of Alloys (3.74)
  19. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.74)
  20. Compare Findings With Specifications To Ensure Conformance To Standards (3.70)
  21. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.70)
  22. Maintain Safe Work Environment (3.58)
  23. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (3.58)
  24. Monitor Repairs Or Maintenance To Enforce Standards (3.58)