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.
AI Impact Summary
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 32/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 50% of all analyzed occupations. Of 32 analyzed tasks, 7 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Limited protective factors mean this occupation has few buffers against AI automation.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
32 tasks analyzed
Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
Mark items with details such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications. | 75Estimated | 63.0% | 4% | |
| Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers. | 38.05Observed | 48.2% | 3% | |
| Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required. | 92Estimated | 86.0% | 3% | |
| Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded. | 97Estimated | 88.0% | 3% | |
| Mark items with details such as grade or acceptance-rejection status. | 70Estimated | 61.0% | 2% |
Skill Impact Analysis
6
AI-Vulnerable
11
AI-Resistant
AI-Vulnerable
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
AI-Resistant
Adaptability/Flexibility is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Leadership is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
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Last scored March 14, 2026 · Based on BLS employment data and O*NET task analysis