# Inspector

*/JobTypes/Inspector*

## Neighborhood

### Related (signature role)

- [Equipment Service Providers](/CompanyTypes/Equipment_Service_Providers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Inspection and Testing Services](/CompanyTypes/Inspection_and_Testing_Services) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Inspection Service](/CompanyTypes/Inspection_Service) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Manufacturing Quality Auditor](/CompanyTypes/Manufacturing_Quality_Auditor) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Related (delivered by)

- [Take test samples or photographs to assess the condition of vessels or structures.](/Tasks/Take_test_samples_or_photographs_to_assess_the_condition_of_vessels_or_structures.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.](/Tasks/Write_test_or_inspection_reports_describing_results,_recommendations,_or_needed_repairs.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.](/Tasks/Conduct_inspections,_using_survey_instruments,_metering_devices,_tape_measures,_or_test_equipment.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.](/Tasks/Prepare_correspondence,_reports_of_inspections_or_investigations,_or_recommendations_for_action.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Drill test holes and test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.](/Tasks/Drill_test_holes_and_test_bolts_for_specified_tension,_using_torque_wrenches.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events](/Activities/Identifying_Objects,_Actions,_and_Events) — delivered by · Activities
- [Inspect facilities or equipment.](/Activities/Inspect_facilities_or_equipment.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Examine condition of property or products.](/Activities/Examine_condition_of_property_or_products.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Inspect articles for defects, and remove damaged or worn parts, using hand tools.](/Tasks/Inspect_articles_for_defects,_and_remove_damaged_or_worn_parts,_using_hand_tools.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and dec...](/Tasks/Record_and_report_job-related_activities,_findings,_transactions,_violations,_discrepancies,_and_dec...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.](/Tasks/Prepare_reports_of_selection,_survey,_or_other_statistics_and_recommendations_for_corrective_action.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Trim excess material or cut threads off finished products, such as cutting loose ends of plastic off...](/Tasks/Trim_excess_material_or_cut_threads_off_finished_products,_such_as_cutting_loose_ends_of_plastic_off...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Coordinate enforcement of laws or regulations.](/Activities/Coordinate_enforcement_of_laws_or_regulations.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Record images needed to address work issues.](/Activities/Record_images_needed_to_address_work_issues.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Prepare and maintain detailed repair, inspection, investigation, and certification records and repor...](/Tasks/Prepare_and_maintain_detailed_repair,_inspection,_investigation,_and_certification_records_and_repor...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Prepare reports on investigations or inspections and actions taken.](/Tasks/Prepare_reports_on_investigations_or_inspections_and_actions_taken.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards](/Activities/Evaluating_Information_to_Determine_Compliance_with_Standards) — delivered by · Activities
- [Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.](/Tasks/Report_law_or_regulation_violations_to_appropriate_boards_or_agencies.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Fill out defective equipment reports.](/Tasks/Fill_out_defective_equipment_reports.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Measure distances or dimensions.](/Activities/Measure_distances_or_dimensions.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials](/Activities/Inspecting_Equipment,_Structures,_or_Materials) — delivered by · Activities
- [Inspect characteristics or conditions of materials or products.](/Activities/Inspect_characteristics_or_conditions_of_materials_or_products.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Perform inspections](/Processes/Perform_inspections) — delivered by · Processes
- [Issue notice to comply](/Processes/Issue_notice_to_comply) — delivered by · Processes
- [Conduct inspections](/Processes/Conduct_inspections) — delivered by · Processes

### Perform

- [Report nonconformances](/Tasks/Report_nonconformances) — perform · Tasks
- [Identify nonconformities](/Tasks/Identify_nonconformities) — perform · Tasks
- [Issue Inspection Verdict](/Tasks/Issue_Inspection_Verdict) — perform · Tasks
- [Examine items against standards](/Tasks/Examine_items_against_standards) — perform · Tasks
- [Compare products to specifications](/Tasks/Compare_products_to_specifications) — perform · Tasks
- [Verify Closure of Prior Findings](/Tasks/Verify_Closure_of_Prior_Findings) — perform · Tasks
- [Sort Acceptable and Reject Parts](/Tasks/Sort_Acceptable_and_Reject_Parts) — perform · Tasks
- [Report problem trends to stakeholders](/Tasks/Report_problem_trends_to_stakeholders) — perform · Tasks
- [Communicate Findings to Stakeholders](/Tasks/Communicate_Findings_to_Stakeholders) — perform · Tasks
- [Issue inspection reports and certificates](/Tasks/Issue_inspection_reports_and_certificates) — perform · Tasks
- [Examine items or sites against standards](/Tasks/Examine_items_or_sites_against_standards) — perform · Tasks
- [Maintain inspection logs](/Tasks/Maintain_inspection_logs) — perform · Tasks
- [Recommend corrective actions](/Tasks/Recommend_corrective_actions) — perform · Tasks
- [Judge conformance and document findings](/Tasks/Judge_conformance_and_document_findings) — perform · Tasks
- [Tag and segregate rejects](/Tasks/Tag_and_segregate_rejects) — perform · Tasks
- [Identify defects and nonconformities](/Tasks/Identify_defects_and_nonconformities) — perform · Tasks
- [Examine items against requirements](/Tasks/Examine_items_against_requirements) — perform · Tasks
- [Record inspection outcomes](/Tasks/Record_inspection_outcomes) — perform · Tasks

### Required knowledge

- [Regulatory and Compliance Requirements](/Knowledge/Regulatory_and_Compliance_Requirements) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Inspection Procedures](/Knowledge/Inspection_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Inspection Codes and Acceptance Criteria](/Knowledge/Inspection_Codes_and_Acceptance_Criteria) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Document Requirements](/Knowledge/Document_Requirements) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Quality Standards](/Knowledge/Quality_Standards) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Applicable standards and codes](/Knowledge/Applicable_standards_and_codes) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Defect Classification](/Knowledge/Defect_Classification) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Product Specifications](/Knowledge/Product_Specifications) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Engage in

- [Accept or reject inspected items](/Activities/Accept_or_reject_inspected_items) — engage in · Activities
- [Examine items against standards](/Activities/Examine_items_against_standards) — engage in · Activities
- [Identify Nonconformities](/Activities/Identify_Nonconformities) — engage in · Activities
- [Judge conformance and document findings](/Activities/Judge_conformance_and_document_findings) — engage in · Activities
- [Examine items or sites against standards](/Activities/Examine_items_or_sites_against_standards) — engage in · Activities
- [Examine items against requirements](/Activities/Examine_items_against_requirements) — engage in · Activities

### Type of

- [Quality Control Inspector](/Occupations/Quality_Control_Inspector) — type of · Occupations
- [Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers](/Occupations/Inspectors,_Testers,_Sorters,_Samplers,_and_Weighers) — type of · Occupations

### Required skills

- [Visual Inspection](/Skills/Visual_Inspection) — requires skill · Skills
- [Quality Control Analysis](/Skills/Quality_Control_Analysis) — requires skill · Skills
- [Defect Identification](/Skills/Defect_Identification) — requires skill · Skills
- [Defect and violation identification](/Skills/Defect_and_violation_identification) — requires skill · Skills
- [Report writing](/Skills/Report_writing) — requires skill · Skills
- [Conformance assessment](/Skills/Conformance_assessment) — requires skill · Skills
- [Code interpretation](/Skills/Code_interpretation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Defect Detection](/Skills/Defect_Detection) — requires skill · Skills
- [Inspection Recording](/Skills/Inspection_Recording) — requires skill · Skills
- [Specification Comparison](/Skills/Specification_Comparison) — requires skill · Skills

### Uses tool

- [Measuring tapes](/Products/Measuring_tapes) — uses tool · Products
- [Magnifying loupes](/Products/Magnifying_loupes) — uses tool · Products
- [Inspection Gauge](/Products/Inspection_Gauge) — uses tool · Products
- [Flashlight](/Products/Flashlight) — uses tool · Products

### Requires ability

- [Visual acuity](/Ability/Visual_acuity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Attention to detail](/Ability/Attention_to_detail) — requires ability · Ability
- [Impartial judgment](/Ability/Impartial_judgment) — requires ability · Ability
- [Near Vision](/Ability/Near_Vision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Perceptual Speed](/Ability/Perceptual_Speed) — requires ability · Ability
- [Selective Attention](/Ability/Selective_Attention) — requires ability · Ability

### Uses software

- [Inspection management software](/Software/Inspection_management_software) — uses software · Software
- [Microsoft Excel](/Software/Microsoft_Excel) — uses software · Software
- [Quality Management System](/Software/Quality_Management_System) — uses software · Software

### Problems this exposes

- [documenting nonconformances with enough traceability to drive corrective action](/Problems/documenting_nonconformances_with_enough_traceability_to_drive_corrective_action) — exposes problem · Problems
- [reconciling first-article inspection results against the spec before production release](/Problems/reconciling_first-article_inspection_results_against_the_spec_before_production_release) — exposes problem · Problems
- [applying go/no-go acceptance criteria consistently against drawing tolerances and sampling plans](/Problems/applying_go%2Fno-go_acceptance_criteria_consistently_against_drawing_tolerances_and_sampling_plans) — exposes problem · Problems