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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Production · SOC 51-9061
3.2% AI Exposure — Medium
$48,570
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
54,400
Proj. Annual Openings
597,370
Employment (OEWS 2025)
97/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure3.2%
AI Resiliency97/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure0.8%
Top Skills
1.Quality Control Analysis
2.Writing
3.Critical Thinking
4.Reading Comprehension
5.Active Listening
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Inspector, QA Auditor (Quality Assurance Auditor), QA Inspector (Quality Assurance Inspector), QA Technician (Quality Assurance Technician), QC Technician (Quality Control Technician), Quality Auditor
Representative Tasks
- •Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
- •Mark items with details, such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
- •Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
- •Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems.
- •Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Evaluate quality of materials or products.
- •Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
- •Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- •Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
- •Record operational or production data.
Tools & Technologies
Autodesk AutoCAD · hotDassault Systemes SolidWorks · hotMicrosoft Access · hotStructured query language SQL · hotThe MathWorks MATLAB · hotCoordinate measuring machine softwareCybermetrics GAGETrakDassault Systemes CATIAData analysis softwareData entry software
Related Occupations
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
0.5%
Avg AI Exposure
1
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 3.2% | 0.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 4% Bright |
| Median Salary | $48,570 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 97/100 | N/A |