[Core] [62% incumbents] Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
  DWAs: Evaluate quality of materials or products.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Mark items with details, such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
  DWAs: Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
  DWAs: Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems.
  DWAs: Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
  DWAs: Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Recommend necessary corrective actions, based on inspection results.
  DWAs: Advise others on ways to improve processes or products.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
  DWAs: Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Position products, components, or parts for testing.
  DWAs: Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Remove defects, such as chips, burrs, or lap corroded or pitted surfaces.
  DWAs: Smooth metal surfaces or edges.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Collect or select samples for testing or for use as models.
  DWAs: Collect samples of materials or products for testing.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Stack or arrange tested products for further processing, shipping, or packaging.
  DWAs: Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Check arriving materials to ensure that they match purchase orders, submitting discrepancy reports as necessary.
  DWAs: Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Inspect or test raw materials, parts, or products to determine compliance with environmental standards.
  DWAs: Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Analyze test data, making computations as necessary, to determine test results.
  DWAs: Analyze test results.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
  DWAs: Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Fabricate, install, position, or connect components, parts, finished products, or instruments for testing or operational purposes.
  DWAs: Test products for functionality or quality. | Fabricate parts or components. | Connect electrical components or equipment.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Administer tests to assess whether engineers or operators are qualified to use equipment.
  DWAs: Evaluate capabilities or training needs.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Monitor machines that automatically measure, sort, or inspect products.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Interpret legal requirements, provide safety information, or recommend compliance procedures to contractors, craft workers, engineers, or property owners.
  DWAs: Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures. | Advise others on ways to improve processes or products.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Compute usable amounts of items in shipments.
  DWAs: Evaluate quality of materials or products.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Grade, classify, or sort products according to sizes, weights, colors, or other specifications.
  DWAs: Evaluate quality of materials or products. | Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Disassemble defective parts or components, such as inaccurate or worn gauges or measuring instruments.
  DWAs: Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Weigh materials, products, containers, or samples to verify packaging weights or ingredient quantities.
  DWAs: Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. | Weigh finished products.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Make minor adjustments to equipment, such as turning setscrews to calibrate instruments to required tolerances.
  DWAs: Calibrate equipment to specifications.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Monitor production operations or equipment to ensure conformance to specifications, making necessary process or assembly adjustments.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Clean, maintain, calibrate, or repair measuring instruments or test equipment, such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges.
  DWAs: Clean production equipment. | Repair production equipment or tools. | Maintain production or processing equipment.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Read dials or meters to verify that equipment is functioning at specified levels.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Adjust, clean, or repair products or processing equipment to correct defects found during inspections.
  DWAs: Clean production equipment. | Repair production equipment or tools.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Compute defect percentages or averages, using formulas and calculators.
  DWAs: Inspect items for damage or defects.

--- SKILLS ---
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:4.28 lvl:4.48) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  English Language (imp:3.56 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.36 lvl:3.56) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mechanical (imp:3.22 lvl:3.73) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Mathematics (imp:3.15 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.89 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Education and Training (imp:2.63 lvl:3.42) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.56 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Administrative (imp:2.55 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.51 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Chemistry (imp:2.49 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Design (imp:2.44 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.30 lvl:2.09) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.27 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Physics (imp:2.25 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Psychology (imp:1.99 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Transportation (imp:1.97 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Telecommunications (imp:1.89 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.87 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Foreign Language (imp:1.72 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.69) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Building and Construction (imp:1.67 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Communications and Media (imp:1.63 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Law and Government (imp:1.59 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.56 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Geography (imp:1.48 lvl:0.78) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Biology (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  History and Archeology (imp:1.36 lvl:0.64) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.33 lvl:0.67) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Food Production (imp:1.31) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Control Precision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Reaction Time (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Time Sharing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Static Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Originality (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.37 lvl:4.25) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.33 lvl:4.60) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.28 lvl:3.92) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.25 lvl:3.71) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.25 lvl:4.43) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:4.09 lvl:3.89) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.99 lvl:4.41) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.90 lvl:3.97) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.77 lvl:4.49) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.70 lvl:4.47) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.70 lvl:5.34) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Processing Information (imp:3.61 lvl:4.22) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.55 lvl:3.76) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.38 lvl:3.78) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.38 lvl:3.74) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.31 lvl:3.78) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.30 lvl:3.53) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Working with Computers (imp:3.29 lvl:2.97) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.18 lvl:2.88) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.00 lvl:2.57) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.96 lvl:3.73) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.89 lvl:2.46) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.88 lvl:2.58) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.87 lvl:3.32) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.81 lvl:2.90) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.79 lvl:2.86) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.77 lvl:2.43) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.63 lvl:2.48) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.57 lvl:2.37) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.56 lvl:2.33) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.54 lvl:2.24) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.51 lvl:2.25) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.47 lvl:2.74) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.43 lvl:2.27) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.42 lvl:1.91) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.36 lvl:1.61) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.33 lvl:2.50) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.32 lvl:2.13) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.08 lvl:2.15) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.95 lvl:1.33) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.82 lvl:1.21) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.96) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.09) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.02) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.97) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.82) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:0.71) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.60) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:0.46) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Sincerity (imp:0.44) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.43) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:0.40) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:0.19) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.05) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.18) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:-0.21) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.22) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.43) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.98) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Instructing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Repairing (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 597,370
  annual_median    : $48,570
  annual_pct10     : $35,510
  annual_pct25     : $39,890
  annual_pct75     : $61,440
  annual_pct90     : $77,860
  annual_mean      : $53,450
  hourly_median    : $23.35

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($78,150)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($29,870)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.616x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:  382,920  median: $  49,270
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   57,860  median: $  52,350
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   48,300  median: $  37,550
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   35,470  median: $  47,190
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   23,200  median: $  48,680
  Retail Trade                             emp:    8,490  median: $  40,550
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    8,130  median: $  38,840
  Construction                             emp:    7,410  median: $  61,010
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    5,630  median: $  63,110
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:    4,800  median: $  57,600

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:  382,920  median: $  49,270
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   57,860  median: $  52,350
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   48,300  median: $  37,550
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   35,470  median: $  47,190
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   23,200  median: $  48,680
  Retail Trade                             emp:    8,490  median: $  40,550
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    8,130  median: $  38,840
  Construction                             emp:    7,410  median: $  61,010
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    5,630  median: $  63,110
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:    4,800  median: $  57,600

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match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:23:01.128623Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.1795)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Inspector (similarity: 0.2951)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspector
  QID: Q511138
  Extract: Inspector, also police inspector or inspector of police, is a police rank. The rank or position varies in seniority depending on the organization that uses it.

  Title: Inspector Avinash (similarity: 0.3768)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspector_Avinash
  QID: Q118393981
  Extract: Inspector Avinash is an Indian Hindi-language action crime thriller web series written and directed by Neerraj Pathak. It stars Randeep Hooda, Urvashi Rautela, Amit Sial, Shalin Bhanot, Rahul Mittra, Zakir Hussain, Ayeesha S. Aiman, Zohaeb Farooqui, Bidita Bag, Pravin Sisodia, Rajneesh Duggal, Ajay 

  Title: The Inspector (similarity: 0.2769)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Inspector
  QID: Q1194571
  Extract: The Inspector is an American series of 34 theatrical cartoon shorts produced between 1965 and 1969 by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises and released through United Artists. The cartoons are dedicated to an animated version of Inspector Clouseau comically battling against a rogues' gallery of international

  Title: The Inspectors (similarity: 0.3030)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Inspectors
  QID: Q21189382
  Extract: The Inspectors is an American crime drama television series, created by Dave Morgan and produced by Litton Entertainment. Centering on the criminal investigations of U.S. postal inspectors, it was the only show on commercial television paid for by a U.S. government agency, with its funding coming fr

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, work activities, and extensive related occupations list. BLS wage data provides solid market intelligence foundation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:24:42.611110+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,823
tokens_output        : 4,116
cost_usd             : $0.044628
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this specific occupation. The closest semantic match was 'Inspector' with only 0.295 similarity, indicating this is a specialized occupational category not well-represented in general encyclopedic content.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers ensure product quality by examining materials and finished goods for defects, deviations from specifications, and compliance with standards using precision instruments and testing equipment. They work across manufacturing industries to maintain quality control through systematic inspection, testing, and documentation processes. These quality control professionals serve as critical gatekeepers between production and final product delivery.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves inspecting incoming raw materials and finished products using measuring instruments like calipers, gauges, and testing equipment to verify conformance to specifications. Workers document inspection results, record data such as weights, temperatures, and dimensions, then mark items with acceptance or rejection status. They communicate with supervisors about production problems, write detailed inspection reports, and recommend corrective actions based on their findings. Much of the work requires reading blueprints and technical manuals to understand testing procedures and quality standards.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong attention to detail and dependability, as highlighted by the top work styles, combined with excellent near vision and perceptual speed abilities. They demonstrate cautiousness in their approach to quality assessment and have solid problem sensitivity to identify deviations from standards. The realistic-conventional RIASEC profile (R:5.73, C:5.36) indicates success for those who enjoy hands-on technical work with structured, systematic processes. Strong oral communication skills support effective collaboration with supervisors and production teams.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent (69.8% of workers) with some receiving post-secondary certificates in relevant technical fields (26.9%). On-the-job training provides familiarity with specific inspection procedures, measuring instruments, and quality standards. Job Zone 2 classification indicates minimal preparation needed, making this an accessible entry point into manufacturing quality control careers.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experience in inspection and testing can lead to advancement into quality assurance supervisor roles, calibration technician positions, or specialized technical inspector roles in specific industries. The strong foundation in production processes and quality control principles opens pathways to quality control analysis, manufacturing engineering support, or regulatory compliance positions. Some may transition into maintenance technician roles or advance to quality management positions with additional education.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 597,370 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $48,570 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $35,510 to $77,860 for the 10th-90th percentiles. Manufacturing accounts for the largest employment base with 382,920 positions, followed by professional services (57,860) and administrative services (48,300). Geographic wage variation is significant, with Alaska offering the highest wages at $78,150 compared to Puerto Rico's $29,870, reflecting regional industrial composition and cost of living differences. The broad industrial distribution suggests stable demand across multiple sectors.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Core inspection activities involving visual examination, measurement verification, and quality assessment may face gradual automation through advanced vision systems and automated testing equipment. However, the high importance of problem sensitivity, decision-making, and communication with supervisors suggests human judgment remains critical for complex quality determinations and process improvement recommendations.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (43-5111.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve measuring, weighing, and recording data with shared focus on accuracy and documentation.
    data: Related occupation Primary-Long
    data: Shared weighing and measuring activities
  [knowledge_overlap] Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong overlap in precision measurement, mechanical knowledge (imp:3.2), and engineering technology knowledge (imp:2.6).
    data: Related occupation Primary-Short
    data: Mechanical knowledge importance 3.2
    data: Engineering technology knowledge 2.6
  [riasec_cluster] Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers (51-2022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share realistic-conventional profile emphasis on hands-on technical work with structured processes.
    data: Related occupation Primary-Short
    data: RIASEC R:5.73, C:5.36
    data: Manufacturing sector overlap
  [skill_overlap] Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared critical thinking skills (imp:3.2), mechanical knowledge, and equipment inspection activities.
    data: Related occupation Primary-Short
    data: Critical thinking importance 3.2
    data: Mechanical knowledge 3.2
  [job_zone] Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4081.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are Job Zone 2 positions requiring similar preparation levels and production/processing knowledge focus.
    data: Related occupation Primary-Long
    data: Job Zone 2
    data: Production and Processing knowledge 4.3 importance

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['quality control', 'inspector', 'tester', 'product inspection', 'quality assurance', 'manufacturing inspection', 'product tester', 'quality inspector']
  exclude_keywords : ['software tester', 'food inspector', 'building inspector', 'safety inspector', 'customs inspector']
  title_patterns   : ['*Inspector*', '*Tester*', '*Quality*Control*', '*Sampler*', '*Weigher*']
  common_variations: ['Quality Control Inspector', 'Product Tester', 'Manufacturing Inspector', 'QC Inspector', 'Production Inspector', 'Quality Tester', 'Material Inspector', 'Product Quality Inspector']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'others', 'tendency', 'products', 'materials', 'production', 'quality', 'control', 'principles', 'specifications', 'standards', 'testing', 'procedures', 'includes', 'objects', 'problems', 'test', 'ideas', 'inspection', 'actions']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  48  0.01655  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:48%  dwas:31%  onet_tasks:15%
others                     42  0.01448  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:7%  wikipedia:2%
tendency                   42  0.01448  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
products                   34  0.01172  dwas                 dwas:47%  onet_tasks:35%  onet_dimensions:15%
materials                  29  0.01000  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:34%  dwas:34%  onet_tasks:24%
production                 23  0.00793  dwas                 dwas:39%  onet_dimensions:35%  inference:17%
quality                    23  0.00793  inference            inference:57%  onet_dimensions:26%  dwas:17%
control                    17  0.00586  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  inference:29%
principles                 17  0.00586  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  inference:6%
specifications             15  0.00517  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  dwas:33%  onet_dimensions:13%
standards                  15  0.00517  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:13%
testing                    13  0.00448  inference            inference:46%  onet_tasks:31%  onet_dimensions:15%
procedures                 13  0.00448  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:15%  inference:15%
includes                   12  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   11  0.00379  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  inference:9%
test                       11  0.00379  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:64%  dwas:36%
ideas                      11  0.00379  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
inspection                 10  0.00345  inference            inference:60%  onet_tasks:40%
actions                    10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
needs                      10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:20%
techniques                 10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
instruments                 9  0.00310  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:67%  inference:33%
needed                      9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
processing                  9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:22%
problem                     9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
physical                    9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:33%
ways                        9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  dwas:22%
quickly                     9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
machines                    8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
repair                      8  0.00276  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%
understand                  8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                    8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%