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Quality Assurance Inspectors

Quality Assurance Inspectors Nature of Work

Quality assurance inspectors monitor or audit quality standards for virtually all manufactured products. Quality assurance inspectors examine manufactured products, primary produce and services to make sure they meet all standards of presentation and quality.

Quality Assurance Inspectors Work Conditions

Quality assurance inspectors are required to communicate with production workers and work together to develop systems that promote quality.

Quality Assurance Inspectors Personal Requirements

• able to work as part of a team
• able to work independently
• enjoy clerical and administrative work
• eye for detail
• good communication skills
• methodical approach to problem solving
• safety conscious

Quality Assurance Inspectors Employment Requirements

• Completion of secondary school
• Experience as a machine or process operator is usually required

Quality Assurance Inspectors Duties and Tasks

Quality assurance inspectors may perform the following tasks:

• analyze quality assurance data and make recommendations for improvement
• check details of assemblies
• compile reports
• sample products to determine whether they meet specifications and quality standards, and take corrective action if necessary
• study product specifications
• train and assist operators to carry out their quality control functions

Quality Assurance Inspector Example Titles

• Casting Inspector
• Fiberglass Tester
• Glass Inspector
• Products Grader

Quality Assurance Inspector Related Occupations

• Government Inspector
• Machine Operators
• Nondestructive Testers and Inspectors
• Quality Control Technicians
• Rubber Processors

Quality Assurance Inspectors Related Industries

• Automotive
• Engineering
• Operations