WORK PROCESS
INSPECTOR, QUALITY ASSURANCE
O*NET/SOC CODE: 13-1041.04 RAPIDS CODE: 0992
Description: Inspects products manufactured or processed by private companies for government use to ensure compliance with contract specifications: Examines company’s records to secure such information as size and weight of product and results of quality tests. Inspects product to determine compliance with order specifications, company’s quality control system for compliance with legal requirements, and shipping and packing facilities for conformity to specified standards. Submits samples of product to government laboratory for testing as indicated by department procedures. Stamps mark of approval or rejection on product and writes report of examinations. May specialize in lumber, machinery, petroleum products, paper products, electronic equipment, furniture, or other specific product or group of related products.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:
APPROXIMATE HOURS
I INTRODUCTION AND ORIENTATION
90
A. Standards of Conduct
B. Safety
C. Organization of Mission Functions
D. Organization Structure
1. Rules
2. Regulations
E. Orientation to Quality Assurance Functions
II ASSIGNMENTS (ON-THE-JOB TRAINING)
A. Planning the Job
650
1. Identifying Requirements
2. Determine equipment
3. Determine Sample Size
4. Prepare for Reports
5. Contract Review for Inspection Requirements
6. Review of Contractor Procedures
B. Use of Inspection Equipment
3000
1. Safety Requirements
2. Proper Usage
3. Calibration of Equipment
4. Environment for Usage of Equipment
5. Techniques for Use of Equipment
C. Use of Specifications and Drawings
1060
1. Blueprint Reading
2. Specification Interpretation
D. Report Preparation
500
1. Collect and Record Data
2. Review Data
3. Analyze Data
E. Corrective Action
200
1. Recommend Level of Action
2. Recommend Corrective Action
3. Verify Action Taken
4. Perform Necessary Follow-up Action
F. Sampling Procedure
300
1. MIL-STD-105
2. DLAM 8200.2
3. Designated sampling
a. Ratios
b. Skip Lot
G. Optional Assignments pertinent to the Area of
Specialization Mutually Beneficial to the Development of the
Apprentice
200
TOTAL HOURS
6000
RELATED INSTRUCTION
A MINIMUM OF 144 HOURS OF FORMAL TRAINING PER YEAR WILL BE PROVIDED AND
REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS:
A. General Training – First Year
1. Basic Electricity (S24)
2. Basics Electronics (S35)
3. PQAP – (SO1)
4. Acceptance Sampling by Attributes (S09)
B. Additional Commodity Training will be provided in accordance with requirements
sets forth in DLAM 8220.4 for Electronics
C. Second Year Training
1. Basic Measurement Techniques (S34)
2. Standards of Workmanship (S25)
3. Reading Specifications and Drawings (S02)
D. Third Year Training
1. Brazing and Soldering (S15) or Electrical Soldering (S16)
2. Calibration System Requirements (S07)
3. Packaging for Quality Assurance Personnel (S08)
E. Additional Specialized Commodity Courses will be provided when needed to
perform a particular function
