Materials Inspectors

Examine and inspect materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear and to ensure conformance with work orders, diagrams, blueprints, and template specifications. Usually specialize in a single phase of inspection.

Job Task

• Reads dials and meters to verify functioning of equipment according to specifications.
• Analyzes and interprets blueprints, sample data, and other materials to determine, change, or measure specifications or inspection and testing procedures.
• Tests and measures finished products, components, or assemblies for functioning, operation, accuracy, or assembly to verify adherence to functional specifications.
• Observes and monitors production operations and equipment to ensure proper assembly of parts, or assists in testing and monitoring activities.
• Marks items for acceptance or rejection, records test results and inspection data, and compares findings with specifications to ensure conformance to standards.
• Confers with vendors and others regarding inspection results, recommends corrective procedures, and compiles reports of results, recommendations, and needed repairs.
• Supervises testing or drilling activities, and adjusts equipment to obtain sample fluids or to direct drilling.
• Fabricates, installs, positions, or connects components, parts, finished products, or instruments for testing or operational purposes.
• Inspects materials, products, and work in progress for conformance to specifications, and adjusts process or assembly equipment to meet standards.
• Collects samples for testing, and computes findings.
• Operates or tends machinery and equipment, and uses hand tools.

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