Product Quality Controllers
Snapshot
Product Quality Controllers examine manufactured products and primary produce to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 13800 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $807 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | high |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | average |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | below average |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- studying product specifications and taking measurements to determine conformity to specifications
- examining and marking output for visible defects such as cracks, holes and breakages
- making minor repairs and adjustments to products
- compiling quality assurance reports, maintaining documentation and reporting findings
- examining products for defects and grading produce
- designating grading of produce and recording details of assessments according to classification system
- collecting and labelling samples for inspection
- recording details of sampling procedures and sources of samples
- preparing samples and carrying out prescribed tests.
Job Titles
- Product Examiner
- Product Grader
- Product Tester