O*NET-SOC 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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.7508/2020
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.2508/2020
Writing2.A.1.c3.2508/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2020
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.1208/2020
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.1208/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.6208/2020
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.508/2020
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.508/2020
Perceptual Speed1.A.1.e.33.3808/2020
Flexibility of Closure1.A.1.e.23.2508/2020
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.2508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.Core6208/2020
Mark items with details, such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.Core6208/2020
Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.Core6208/2020
Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems.Core6208/2020
Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.Core6208/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.7311/2023
Conventional5.3611/2023
Investigative3.4211/2023
Enterprising1.3811/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.