Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing
Career Overview
Inspectors and graders in this group:
- Inspect and grade textile, fabric, fur and leather products
- Work for textile companies, leather tanning and fur dressing establishments and garment, fur and leather products manufacturers
Job Titles
Duties
Inspectors and graders (textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing):
- Examine natural, synthetic and hybrid textile, fabric, fur and leather garments or products for conformity to quality standards
- Inspect and grade animal hides and pelts according to size, condition and weight
- Verify fit or size of finished garments and products by measuring or comparing products with samples and patterns
- Mark defects, repair minor imperfections, cut excess materiel using scissors, and remove lint and spots using brushes, lint removers and cleaning solutions
- Grade and sort finished products and tag according to size, style and quality
- Record information on products inspected
- May package products
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
155% Employed Full Time
58%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place in a regular controlled indoor environment
- The workplace may contain airborne particles such as textile dust
Career Pathways
Career path information is currently not available.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Some secondary school education is usually required
- On-the-job training is provided
- Work experience in the manufacturing of the products inspected is usually required
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Academic/Basic Upgrading
Skills
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Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
155Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 155 | 96.9% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 0 | 0.0% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
60Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 60 | 1.2% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | Not available | Not available |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | Not available | Not available |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Retail Trade | 20 |
| Wholesale Trade | 10 |
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