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Quality Control Inspector

Also known as: QC Inspector, Quality Assurance Inspector, Product Inspector, Quality Technician

AI Impact Score

55/100

AI-powered vision systems are automating high-volume defect detection for standard products, but inspectors who handle complex, variable, or safety-critical items and make judgment calls on ambiguous defects remain essential.

$35k – $60k

Salary Range

stable

Growth Outlook

450,000

Total Jobs (US)

+3%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (3)

High-volume visual inspection of standard itemsBasic measurement and recordingStandard defect classification

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI vision system monitoring and calibrationAutomated statistical process control trackingDigital defect documentation and trend analysisReal-time non-conformance alerts

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Ambiguous or complex defect judgmentRoot cause investigationCustomer return analysisSupplier quality auditsProcess improvement recommendations