Overview
Inspectors and graders in textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing inspect and grade textile, fabric, fur and leather products. They are employed by textile companies, leather tanning and fur dressing establishments and garment, fur and leather products manufacturers.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,289
$36,289
$49,658
Job openings
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32expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
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.
Additional information
There is limited mobility among the different inspectors and graders in this unit group.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.