Quality Control Inspectors
Quality control inspectors examine products to make sure they meet standards.
14%
33%
53%
National data for inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers (SOC 51-9061).
$21,240
$29,780
$44,940
$10.21
$14.32
$21.60
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Complete on-the-job training

    • Hours

  • Usually work full time.
  • May work evenings, nights, or weekends.
  • May work overtime to reach production goals.
  • May travel to other production sites, especially if working for large companies.
    • Quality Control Inspectors will:
  • Make sure products meet strict quality standards
  • Read and interpret blueprints or work orders
    • Quality Control Inspectors will frequently:
  • Repeat the same motions.
  • May stand throughout their shift in some industries, and may sit in others.
  • Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Bend or twist their body.
    • It is important that Quality Control Inspectors will be able to:
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
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