Plant Inspector Career

*A job as a Plant Inspector falls under the broader career category of Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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.


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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher Career

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High School Diploma usually needed for this career