Notes on employment for Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers


  • Seven out of 10 worked in manufacturing establishments.
  • For workers who perform relatively simple tests of products, a high school diploma is sufficient; experienced production workers fill more complex inspecting positions.
  • Employment is expected to grow more slowly than average, reflecting the growth of automated inspection and the redistribution of quality-control responsibilities from inspectors to other production workers.




More information on Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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