Routine Inspectors and Testers
Jobholders in this unit group inspect and/or test metal stock, parts and products, electrical plant, machinery and electronic components, systems and sub-assemblies, textiles, wood, paper, food, plastics and rubber goods, parts and materials to detect processing, manufacturing and other defects.
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£28,171
Median salary
New workers start around £19,005.58. Normal pay is £28,171 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £44,433.54.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Reports any recurrent or major defects and recommends improvements to production methods.
- Examines yarn packages, textile fabrics and garments, wood or wood products, paper and paperboard, plastics and rubber materials, food products, food storage containers, etc., checks specifications, marks any repairable defects and rejects faulty items.
- Sets up test equipment, connects items/system to power source/pressure outlet, etc. and operates controls to check performance and operation of electrical plant and machinery and electronics systems.
- Checks sequence of assembly operations and checks assemblies and sub-assemblies against parts lists to detect missing items.
- Examines articles for surface flaws such as cracks, dents, defective sealing or broken wires by visual inspection or using aids such as microscopes or magnifying glasses.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Active Listening
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Learning Strategies
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Active Learning
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Reading Comprehension
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Critical Thinking
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Monitoring
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Speaking
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Science
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Available Courses
Apprenticeship Standard: Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician L3
Apprenticeship
Penwith College
City & Guilds Computer Aided Design (CAD) Level 2 (Solidworks)
Other
Truro College
Apprenticeship Standard: Engineering Operative L2
Apprenticeship
Truro College
IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
Other
Penwith College
