Quality Assurance Analyst

DOT Code: 033.262-010

Industry: profess. & kin.

Evaluates and tests new or modified software programs and software development procedures used
to verify that programs function according to user requirements and conform to establishment
guidelines: Writes, revises, and verifies quality standards and test procedures for program design
and product evaluation to attain quality of software economically and efficiently. Reviews new or
modified program, including documentation, diagram, and flow chart, to determine if program will
perform according to user request and conform to guidelines. Recommends program improvements
or corrections to programmers. Reviews computer operating log to identify program processing
errors. Enters instructions into computer to test program for validity of results, accuracy, reliability,
and conformance to establishment standards. Observes computer monitor screen during program
test to detect error codes or interruption of program and corrects errors. Identifies differences
between establishment standards and user applications and suggests modifications to conform to
standards. Sets up tests at request of user to locate and correct program operating error following
installation of program. Conducts compatibility tests with vendor-provided programs. Monitors
program performance after implementation to prevent reoccurrence of program operating problems
and ensure efficiency of operation. Writes documentation to describe program evaluation, testing,
and correction. May evaluate proposed software or software enhancement for feasibility. May
develop utility program to test, track, and verify defects in software program. May write programs to
create new procedures or modify existing procedures. May train software program users.

Quality Assurance Coordinator

DOT Code: 075.167-014

Industry: medical ser.

Interprets and implements quality assurance standards in hospital to ensure quality care to patients:
Reviews quality assurance standards, studies existing hospital policies and procedures, and
interviews hospital personnel and patients to evaluate effectiveness of quality assurance program.
Writes quality assurance policies and procedures. Reviews and evaluates patients' medical records,
applying quality assurance criteria. Selects specific topics for review, such as problem procedures,
drugs, high volume cases, high risk cases, or other factors. Compiles statistical data and writes
narrative reports summarizing quality assurance findings. May review patient records, applying
utilization review criteria, to determine need for admission and continued stay in hospital. May
oversee personnel engaged in quality assurance review of medical records.

Quality Assurance Group Leader

DOT Code: 806.367-014

Industry: auto. mfg.
Alternate Titles: team coordinator; team leader

Assists Quality Assurance Supervisor (auto. mfg.) 806.137-022 in coordinating and monitoring
activities of workers engaged in inspecting and testing assembled motor vehicles, components, and
parts, as vehicles and subassemblies proceed through stages of assembly process, applying
knowledge of quality assurance standards and procedures: Confers with supervisor and reviews
assembly specifications and production schedules. Assigns workers to work stations and monitors
department activities. Interprets standards and procedures, and assists workers in resolving
technical problems. Reports unresolved problems to supervisor. Demonstrates tools, equipment, and
work aids used in performing quality assurance tasks. May attend management meetings to
represent work group and record minutes of meeting. May conduct work group (team) meetings to
relay management information to workers, and solicit response to work-related problems. May
perform duties of absent workers to maintain work schedules.

Quality Assurance Monitor

DOT Code: 806.367-018

Industry: auto. mfg.

Inspects and tests assembled motor vehicle, components, and parts as vehicle and subassemblies
proceed through stages of assembly process, performing any combination of following tasks, to
assure that assembly work and materials meet establishment and regulatory standards, using
conventional and electronic test equipment and machines: Pries welded surfaces of vehicle body
apart to observe welded seams and compare characteristics of spot welds with standards. Conducts
nondestructive ultrasonic tests on unpainted vehicle body to assure that production welding
standards have been met. Inspects vehicle subassemblies and parts received from suppliers to
detect substandard materials prior to distribution to assembly line. Inspects painted vehicle to detect
defects in painted surfaces. Measures gaps between vehicle doors, deck lid, hood, and body, and
flushness of parts to vehicle body. Measures force required to close vehicle doors and deck lids,
operate door-opening buttons, and turn key in doors and deck lid locks. Verifies predetermined
torque settings on bolts and nuts used to assemble parts, subassemblies and vehicle body. Verifies
and calibrates setting of pneumatic powered and hand torque wrenches. Inspects trim parts and
components of vehicle body, such as molding, instrument control panel, wire harnesses, and seat
belts. Inspects and tests chassis parts and components, such as engine and transmission and
suspension, brake, and exhaust systems. Functionally tests electrical and mechanical systems of
completed motor vehicle. Drives completed vehicle on test track to determine origin of wind noise,
squeaks, and rattles. Records results of individual observations and tests, using printed graphic and
written forms, electronic data collecting equipment, or keyboard of central computer system.
Reviews overall quality of vehicle leaving one stage of production prior to entering next or final
stage. Observes assembly and quality assurance process to trace cause of production defects, and
confers with production and quality assurance workers and supervisors, and engineering personnel to
resolve problems. Attends meetings to obtain and discuss report of production defects observed and
recorded by quality audit personnel (centralized auditing unit), for later discussion with department
workers and supervisor. Corrects substandard work or replaces defective parts, using handtools and
power tools. May work as member of quality assurance group (team) and be assigned different work
stations as monitoring needs require. May be designated according to stage of assembly process as
Quality Assurance Monitor, Body (auto. mfg.); Quality Assurance Monitor, Chassis (auto. mfg.);
Quality Assurance Monitor, Final (auto. mfg.); Quality Assurance Monitor, Trim (auto. mfg.).

Quality Assurance Supervisor

DOT Code: 806.137-022

Industry: auto. mfg.

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in inspecting and testing assembled motor
vehicles, components, and parts, as vehicles and subassemblies proceed through stages of assembly
process, applying knowledge of quality assurance standards and procedures: Reviews quality
assurance instructions, assembly specifications, and production schedules to determine method of
conducting inspections and tests, sequence of operations, and work assignments. Directs workers in
quality assurance inspection and testing, to assure that establishment and regulatory standards are
met. Assigns training of new workers to qualified workers. Reviews reports and confers with quality
assurance, production, management, and engineering personnel to solve work-related problems.
Performs other duties as described under Supervisor (any industry) Master Title. May be designated
according to stage of assembly as Quality Assurance Supervisor, Body (auto. mfg.); Quality
Assurance Supervisor, Trim (auto. mfg.); Quality Assurance Supervisor, Chassis (auto. mfg.);
Quality Assurance Supervisor, Final (auto. mfg.).

Quality Control Checker, Texturing Process

DOT Code: 681.387-010

Industry: textile

Inspects yarn texturing machines and packages of textured yarn to appraise quality of texturing
process: Inspects doff yarn to ensure processing of yarn by texturing machines meets company
performance standards. Reads temperature from gauges on thermal unit of texturing machines,
records number of malfunctioning thermal units, and calibrates temperature gauges, using
thermometer. Monitors spindle speed on texturing machines, using strobe tester, and notifies
Machine Fixer (textile) 689.260-010 or Supervisor, Winding And Twisting (textile) 681.130-014 of
malfunctioning spindle speed. Transports defective yarn package to Yarn Cleaner (textile) 681.687-
026 for salvaging of yarn. Fabricates needles used by Yarn-Texturing-Machine Operator (textile) I
681.685-158, using handtools.

Quality Control Engineer

DOT Code: 012.167-054

Industry: profess. & kin.

Plans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality
standards for industrial processes, materials, and products: Develops and initiates standards and
methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in engineering fields such as
chemical, electrical, or mechanical. Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms
and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data. Establishes
program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and
analytical equipment and facilities. Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition
of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility. Directs workers
engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or
process quality and reliability. Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions
on quality control activities. May specialize in areas of quality control engineering, such as design,
incoming material, process control, product evaluation, product reliability, inventory control,
metrology, automated testing, software, research and development, and administrative application.
May manage quality control program [Manager, Quality Control (profess. & kin.) 012.167-014].

Quality Control Inspector

DOT Code: 529.367-034

Industry: sugar & conf.

Inspects bagging, storage, and shipping facilities for conformance to company sanitation and safety
standards in beet sugar refinery: Monitors indicator lights and weighs randomly selected sugar bags
from packaging line conveyor to verify accuracy of automatic weighing equipment. Pulls lever to
adjust fill rate of equipment when sample bags are over or under specified weight. Inspects boxcars
for cleanliness and to ascertain valves and hatches are closed and sealed. Obtains sugar samples
from bulk car for laboratory analysis, using probe. Inspects warehouse areas to detect unsafe or
unsanitary conditions, such as lubricants on walkways and cracks in storage bins. Informs designated
person of conditions requiring immediate repair, such as unsanitary condition of boxcars and
warehouse areas. Completes reports that indicate condition of boxcars, warehouse area, and
incoming shipments of brown sugar and starch.

Quality Control Inspector

DOT Code: 569.687-030

Industry: furniture; millwork-plywood

Inspects veneer during processing phases to verify that veneer meets specified quality standards:
Reads work cards at processing stations to determine specifications for veneer being processed.
Observes clipping and splicing operations and examines veneer sheets to ensure veneer is processed
according to company standards. Inspects random sheets of spliced veneer to detect gluing defects
and to ensure veneer grain is matched in prescribed manner. Measures length and width of veneer
for conformance to specifications, using tape ruler. Tests moisture content of veneer according to
wood type, using portable moisture meter. Discards veneer that deviates from specified standards.
Observes activities of Veneer Grader (millwork-plywood) 569.687-034 to ensure that grading of
veneer conforms to quality standards. Records inspection data and submits reports to designated
personnel.

Quality Control Technician

DOT Code: 012.261-014

Industry: profess. & kin.

Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates
statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products: Interprets engineering
drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to
determine quality and reliability standards. Selects products for tests at specified stages in
production process, and tests products for variety of qualities, such as dimensions, performance, and
mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics. Records test data, applying statistical quality
control procedures. Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing
standards. Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve
optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. May set up and perform destructive and
nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material
characteristics. May prepare graphs or charts of data or enter data into computer for analysis. May
specialize in particular area of quality control engineering, such as design, incoming material, process
control, product evaluation, inventory control, product reliability, research and development, and
administrative application.

Quality Control Technician

DOT Code: 579.364-010

Industry: concrete prod.

Tests and inspects gypsum and gypsum wallboard during manufacture, using variety of testing
devices and procedures to maintain product quality: Collects, measures, and weighs samples of
minerals and chemical additives, such as gypsum and vermiculite. Performs tests on samples, using
such equipment as ovens and molds, and performs calculations to measure such factors as gypsum
purity, particle size, and hardness, applying arithmetic formula. Tests wallboard panels to verify
factors, such as adhesion of paper to gypsum, edge hardness, and strength of panels. Observes
designated worker performing standard wallboard tests and measurements, reads results, duplicates
tests, and compares test results and measurements to verify accuracy of measurement. Collects and
records results of sampling and testing to maintain record of product quality. Inspects wallboard at
job sites to substantiate customer's claim of product defects. Formulates compensation offers to
resolve claims and submits offer to management for approval.
Quality Technician, Fiberglass

DOT Code: 579.384-014

Industry: glass mfg.

Alternate Titles: laboratory technician

Tests fiberglass yarn, fibers, or binder solutions at any stage in manufacturing process to determine
if standards are met: Weighs samples of fiber and binder solution on balance scales before and after
drying in miniature oven and burning in muffle furnace, and computes percentage of binder on fiber
and percentage of solids in binder solution, using slide rule or mathematical formula. Examines and
tests goods returned by customer or at customer's establishment to detect manufacturing defects or
damage incurred in transit and records results for use by quality control and production supervisors.

Quality-Control Checker

DOT Code: 789.387-010

Industry: garment

Inspects garments, such as men's shirts, during manufacturing operations to determine number of
defects per worker and reasons for rejects by examiners: Cuts swatches from bolts of fabric to
determine variations in dye lot shades. Counts number of pattern parts and lays of cloth prior to
cutting to ensure accuracy of cutting operation with minimum waste. Counts number of stitches per
inch during sewing operation to detect inconsistencies in sewing machine settings. Tests strength of
collar-stay fusion, using tensiometer. Folds collars in half to detect unevenness of attachment.
Examines garment and parts for defects, such as unfinished raw edges, broken buttons or hooks,
uneven stripes or plaids, puckers in seams, loose threads or stitches, or incorrect packaging
assortment. Records number and type of defects for each worker. Returns rejected part or garment
to department to be reworked.

Quality-Control Clerk

DOT Code: 229.587-014

Industry: pharmaceut.

Stores samples of materials tested and records test result data for product stability study program:
Files bottles of raw materials used in pharmaceutical compounding, samples of purchased and plant-
processed intermediate products, lot control samples, and samples of finished pharmaceutical
batches. Stores samples of finished products in cartons labeled with type of product (cream, liquid,
tablet) and records identifying data in alphabetical index listing. Keeps tickler file for withdrawal of
samples for testing. Withdraws samples on dates indicated and takes them to laboratory. Keeps file
of product stability study control charts. Records on charts test result data, such as appearance,
color, and melting point.
Quality-Control Coordinator

DOT Code: 168.167-066

Industry: pharmaceut.

Coordinates activities of workers engaged in testing and evaluating ethical and proprietary
pharmaceuticals in order to control quality of manufacture and to ensure compliance with legal
standards: Participates with management personnel in establishing procedures for testing drugs and
related products, applying knowledge of controlled production, sampling techniques, testing
procedures, and statistical analysis. Assigns subordinates to specific testing functions. Reviews
laboratory reports of test batches. Recommends full-scale production of batches meeting company or
consumer specifications and complying with federal purity standards. Orders destruction of
substandard batches, as authorized by supervisor. Directs and coordinates investigation of
complaints concerning defective products. Recommends response to complaints, considering test
reports, production records, legal standards, and complaint validity. Reviews legislative
developments to determine changes in legal requirements and probable effects on company's
manufacturing activities. Directs retention of data and preparation of documents for use by self or
other company personnel during inquiries concerning suspect products.

Quality-Control Inspector

DOT Code: 194.387-010

Industry: recording
Alternate Titles: matrix inspector; mother tester

Inspects metal phonograph record mothers for surface defects, using optical and sound-reproducing
equipment: Places matrix on turntable and measures grooved surface and width of grooves in
matrix, using ruler and calibrated microscope. Places tone arm on matrix and starts sound-
reproducing machine. Listens for defects in matrix, such as pops and ticks, and observes meter that
indicates surface noise and sound level. Stops machine and locates defects in matrix, using
microscope and magnifying glass. Marks location of defects with bar soap and returns matrix for
repair. Notes reasons for rejection on worksheet. Listens to repaired matrices to ensure that defects
have been eliminated.

Quality-Control Inspector

DOT Code: 529.367-018

Industry: bakery products

Weighs and tests cookies and crackers for conformance to quality and weight standards: Gathers
random packages of cookies or crackers from each conveyor line and weighs packages on platform
scale to verify weight specifications. Adds crumbled crackers to chemical solution to ascertain level of
acidity or alkalinity, using pH meter, or compares color of solution with color chart. Records weight of
crackers or cookies, and places crumbs in drier. Turns on drying unit for specified time to remove
moisture from crumbs. Weighs dried crumbs to ascertain moisture content. Records results of tests
in record book and reports variations from weight standards. May verify weight of individual
packages during packing process.

Quality-Control Inspector

DOT Code: 579.367-010

Industry: glass mfg.

Examines cases of inspected glass containers to determine quality of inspection and packing:
Removes sample of glass containers from shipping case and examines containers for defects, such as
chips, cracks, and stones. Inspects cases for imperfections in packing, sealing, and printing. Marks
rejected lots, using crayon or pencil, and returns defective work to packing department. Records
findings on worksheet and computes percentage of defective containers.

Quality-Control Inspector

DOT Code: 701.261-010

Industry: cutlery-hrdwr.

Inspects completed handtools and parts in process, using statistical sampling techniques and
following printed procedures, to evaluate quality of products: Selects, according to sampling tables,
percentage of production lot of tools, such as planes, bit braces, levels, garden shears, tape, and
folding rules. Examines tool or part to judge quality of finish and to detect visible flaws, such as
cracks in castings. Measures dimensions and angles for conformance with blueprint or tabular
specifications, using measuring instruments. Tests hardness of metal components [Hardness
Inspector (heat treating)]. Moves working parts of tool by hand to judge smoothness of action.
Function tests mitre boxes and saws by making trial cuts to verify accuracy of mitre gauge and
absence of saw run-out. Secures drill bit or counter bore in powered chuck and bores holes in wood
to evaluate cutting action. Records findings on chart. Rejects or accepts entire production lot
according to quality of sample inspected. Notifies supervisor when sampling indicates progressive
deterioration in product quality, in order that corrections can be made in machine setup or operating
procedure to forestall production of unacceptable work. Verifies accuracy of production gauges
against master gauges. Computes percentages, ratios, and proportions of product-quality deviations
in order to prepare engineering reports and analyses.

Quality-Control Inspector

DOT Code: 750.367-010

Industry: rubber tire

Inspects completed rubber products or products in process for conformance to specifications:
Inspects products for such items as width, weight, length and markings, using ruler, thickness and
hardness gauge, protractor, and book of specifications. Verifies temperatures and pressures on
machine recording instruments. Tags substandard products and discusses defects with department
supervisors to correct them. Writes report on all substandard products. May inspect storage area to
ensure specified racking of rubber goods. May inspect mixing machine to ensure that it is functioning
according to specifications.

Quality-Control Supervisor

DOT Code: 559.131-014

Industry: plastic-synth.

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in testing quality of polyethylene sheet and
tubular film: Selects and schedules tests to measure factors, such as color intensity, tensile strength,
optical distortion, and printability of film, according to job specifications and procedure manuals.
Trains new workers in use of test equipment, such as fadometer and burst tester. Reviews new
product specifications, and conducts experimental tests for strength, permeability, and other factors,
using weights, acid, ink, and other materials to determine quality control procedures necessary to
meet new specifications. Prepares reports of experimental test results for use by management
personnel. Performs other duties as described under Supervisor (any industry) Master Title.

Quality-Control Supervisor

DOT Code: 559.134-010

Industry: plastic prod.

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in inspecting incoming materials, inprocess
molded plastic components, and finished fabricated plastic products to ensure adherence to company
quality standards and customer specifications: Draws sketch and writes inspection procedure for
each new item to be fabricated, indicating areas to be examined, measuring devices to be used, and
maximum and minimum acceptable dimensions. Distributes sketch and procedure to engineering,
production control, and inspection work stations. Inspects molded components following first-run
production of new item, using gauges and shadow comparator, and advises technician of type of
defects noted and need for machine adjustment. Repeats inspection procedure until product meets
quality standards and specifications are attained. Confers with customer representative to resolve
complaints. Notifies suppliers and subcontractors of reasons for rejection of materials and parts
received. Performs other duties as described under Supervisor (any industry) Master Title.

Quality-Control Technician

DOT Code: 529.367-022

Industry: beverage

Compiles taste preference data on whiskeys for use by laboratory personnel as aid to developing
improved methods of producing and storing distilled liquors: Requests samples of whiskey from
warehouse or bottling workers for tasting and laboratory analysis, according to brand of whiskey and
serial numbers of barrels from which samples are to be taken. Records proof and weight of whiskey
and date whiskey was placed in storage. Schedules designated persons to taste various brands of
standard quality whiskey and brand to be bottled. Fills glasses with whiskeys for tasting by panel
members. Prepares reports indicating number of like and unlike comparisons, date sample tasting
was made, brand of whiskey, and serial numbers of barrels from which sample was taken, and
submits information to laboratory. Attaches labels to bottles of whiskey samples and routes bottles
to laboratory for analysis.

Quality-Control Technician

DOT Code: 529.387-030

Industry: can. & preserv.; food prep., nec

Inspects raw materials and finished products, and tests and adjusts packaging or canning equipment
during processing of foods, such as corn chips, vegetables, and breaded shrimp: Inspects, tests,
weighs, tastes, and smells raw materials and finished products to determine such information as
spoilage, whether cans, packages, or jars have vacuum seal, pH content of specified products, and
weight of sample products, using equipment such as vacuum gauge, pH meter, and weight scale.
Determines that oil, salt, and moisture content of raw materials or finished products meet company
standards, using thermometer, pyrometer, and conductivity tester. Places standard weights on
balance mechanism to determine accuracy of equipment packaging scales, and adjusts regulating
mechanism of scales when necessary, using handtools. Reads temperature indicator on heat-sealing
equipment, and turns knobs to adjust controls for intensity of heat required to seal packages, cans,
or jars. Records inspection data, writes reports, and notifies supervisor of irregularities. May assign
lot numbers to products and record product information, such as cooking time, date, and equipment
pressure settings, to maintain log of operation, according to company requirement.

Quality-Control Technician

DOT Code: 579.367-014

Industry: glass mfg.

Alternate Titles: technician

Inspects flat glass and compiles defect data based on samples to determine variances from quality
standards: Examines samples of flat glass for defects, such as stones, blisters, and cracks. Clamps
sample of flat glass on carriage of distortion-analyzing machine, and starts machine. Interprets
gauge readings and graphic recordings of machine to determine degree of ream (wavy distortion) in
glass. Calculates standard control tolerances for flat glass, using algebraic formulas, plotting curves,
and drawing graphs. Records nature and extent of defects for use of production department.

Quality-Control Technician

DOT Code: 637.684-014

Industry: svc. ind. mach.

Tests vending, amusement, or other coin-operated machines for operating condition, and adjusts
operating components, using handtools: Tests operating cycle of machine, using electrical timer.
Tests wiring, using light bulbs to verify circuit continuity. Tests operation of coin-operating-and-
return mechanism. Adjusts faulty operating components, using handtools. Rejects units requiring
extensive repairs or refinishing. May examine paint finish for blemishes, chips, or other flaws.

Quality-Control Technician

DOT Code: 976.267-010

Industry: photofinishing

Examines photographic prints, processed film, cameras and other photographic equipment for
defects or faulty operation to determine course of action required to satisfy customer complaints:
Reviews unresolved requests for adjustment of complaints and reads customer comments to
determine basis of complaint and plan of action needed to resolve complaint. Spreads negatives and
prints on illuminated worktable and uses magnifying glass to detect defects, such as incorrect
coloring, shading, or cutting. Determines cause of defect and type correction required based on
knowledge of photo processing and finishing techniques. Prepares memorandum to processing
department and confers with Supervisor, Quality Control (photofinishing) to suggest remedies to
prevent subsequent errors in processing. Contacts customer to explain causes for defects and
confers with sales-service personnel to resolve technical questions and to demonstrate correct usage
of photographic equipment. Prepares reports indicating complaints handled and dispositions made.

Quality-Control Technician, Inked Ribbons

DOT Code: 733.364-010

Industry: pen & pencil

Inspects and tests office machine ribbons to ensure adherence to order specifications and company
quality standards, using testing equipment: Inspects production line operations, such as aligning
ribbon on spool, joining ribbon ends, placing ribbon in cartridge, and packing ribbon for shipment to
ensure quality standards are met. Inserts sample of inked ribbon and paper in typewriter, types
several symbols on paper, and places paper on reflectance testing machine to obtain ink
impregnation reading. Weighs ribbon sample to verify ink impregnation level, using scale. Tests and
measures tensile strength and thickness of ribbon sample, using tension testing machine and
measuring instrument. Records test results to maintain inspection log and notifies workers when
ribbon fails to meet specifications. Completes final inspection form to release product for shipment.

Quality-Control Tester

DOT Code: 543.684-010

Industry: fabrication, nec

Tests charcoal briquettes at end of processing to verify conformance to specifications: Removes bag
of briquettes from packaging line periodically and carries briquettes to testing laboratory. Grinds
specified quantity of briquettes, using hand grinder, places grounds into moisture-testing equipment,
and observes moisture meter to determine moisture content of sample. Saturates stacked briquettes
with fire-starter fluid, ignites briquettes, and observes burning characteristics of briquettes and time
required for white ash to form over briquette surfaces. Places prescribed number of briquettes in
burner pot, ignites briquettes, and observes heat sensor dial to determine temperature released by
burning briquettes. Weighs briquettes. Records test results on test report forms.

Quality-Control Tester

DOT Code: 559.367-010

Industry: paper goods; plastic-synth.

Inspects and tests polyethylene and cellophane sheets or bags for surface defects, dimensional
accuracy, strength, and clearness of print to verify conformance to specifications, and to assist
production personnel in solving quality control problems. Inspects sample sheet to detect surface
defects, such as bubbles, pattern defects, and haze variations. Measures thickness of sample, using
micrometer, and weighs sample to determine compliance to specifications. Tests sample strips in
pull-tester machine, impact tester, and stress-flex test machine to determine strength, tenacity, and
flexibility. Places adhesive paper on printed section, pulls paper from printed section, and examines
adhesive for ink to verify stability of print. Writes inspection and testing reports and confers with
production personnel to determine cause of deviations from qualitative standards.

Quality-Control Tester

DOT Code: 569.384-010

Industry: wood prod., nec

Tests samples of wood products to determine fiber content and strength, using test equipment and
standardized formula: Gathers samples, such as particleboard and wood shavings, from production
areas. Weighs wood shavings before and after drying process and computes weight variances for
cost analysis purposes, using scale, calculator, and formula. Conducts pressure and strength tests on
particleboard to determine quality control standards, such as moisture content, strength, and
resistance, using test equipment. Records test results on company chart.

Quality-Control Tester

DOT Code: 684.384-010

Industry: knitting

Tests hosiery to verify conformance to plant quality standards or to obtain data for use in
establishing quality standards for new styles: Measures overall length, and length of toe, foot, heel,
welt, and after welt, with scale. Determines stretch of welt, knee, ankle, and instep, using weighted
stretch machine. Tests tensile strength of hose at knee on stretch flex machine. Ascertains number
of stitches per inch, using stitch counting machine. Examines samples of hose in production and
defective hose returned by purchasers to find knitting, seaming, looping, or dyeing defects, using
magnifying glass. Determines cause of defect, basing judgment on knowledge of production
methods. Records results of findings.

Quarry Plug-And-Feather Driller

DOT Code: 930.684-022

Industry: mine & quarry

Alternate Titles: rock splitter

Separates blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass, using jackhammer, wedges, and
feathers (shims): Marks desired dimensions on stone, using rule and chalkline, and cuts groove
along outline, using chisel. Drills holes along outline with jackhammer [Jackhammer Operator (mine
& quarry)]. Inserts wedges and feathers into holes and drives wedges with sledgehammer to split
stone from mass. May set charge of explosives to split rock [Blaster (mine & quarry)]. May drill holes
into side of stone broken from mass, insert dogs or attach sling, and direct movement of stone from
area. May be designated according to type of stone separated as Sandstone Splitter (mine & quarry).

Quarry Supervisor, Dimension Stone

DOT Code: 930.134-010

Industry: mine & quarry

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in quarrying dimension stone: Schedules
production or maintenance assignments of workers. Marks area or dimensions of blocks to be
removed from stone mass, using chalkline. Fills blast holes with blasting agents and detonator, and
notifies workers to evacuate area. Detonates explosive, using blasting machine, to separate block
from stone mass [Blaster (mine & quarry)]. Signals Hoisting Engineer (any industry) to lift blocks
from pit to stockpile area. Inspects blocks for defects such as cracks or discolorations. Computes
dimensions of and marks identifying data on blocks. Fastens dogs into drilled holes in stone to
facilitate loading on truck. Compiles production and shipping records. Performs other duties as
described under Supervisor (any industry) Master Title.

Quarry Supervisor, Open Pit

DOT Code: 939.131-010

Industry: mine & quarry

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in blasting, removing, and crushing mineral
ores in open-pit mines (quarries): Plans location and drilling of blast holes to ensure maximum
extraction of ore and provide access roads for trucking ores out of mine. Trains workers in drilling
blast holes and in loading and shooting explosive charges. Directs Power-Shovel Operators (any
industry) and Truck Drivers (any industry) in stripping new diggings and in loading and removing
ores from mine. Directs Crusher Tender (any industry) in breaking ore into pieces preparatory to
extraction of valuable minerals. Performs other duties as described under Supervisor (any industry)
Master Title.

Quarry Worker

DOT Code: 939.667-014

Industry: mine & quarry

Performs any combination of following tasks in rock quarry: Removes mud and muck from surface of
stone, using pick, shovel, and steam hose. Chips irregularities from stone slabs to produce uniform,
rectangular shapes and reduce shipping weights, using pick. Loosens blasted stone, using pick and
crowbar. Cuts notches (dog-holes) in blocks of stone with pick and hammer, and attaches hoisting
cables, hooks, or slings to stone. Breaks stone into pieces, using sledgehammer. Loads broken rock
into boxes to be hoisted from quarry, using shovel, stone fork, or hands. Loosens blasted stone with
bar or pick and skids rock into position for breaking.

Quartermaster

DOT Code: 911.363-014

Industry: water trans.

Steers ship and maintains visual communications with other ships: Steers ship under direction of
ship's commander or navigating officer, or directs helmsman to steer, following designated course.
Stands by wheel when ship is on automatic pilot and verifies accuracy of course by comparing with
magnetic compass. Relays specified signals to ships in vicinity, using visual signaling devices, such
as blinker light and semaphore. Gives directions to crew engaged in cleaning wheelhouse and quarter
deck (afterpart of upper deck reserved as promenade for officers and sometimes cabin passengers).
Maintains ship's log while in port, and stands gangway watch to prevent unauthorized persons from
boarding ship. May be required to be certificated by U.S. Coast Guard as Able Seaman (water
trans.).

Quick Sketch Artist

DOT Code: 149.041-010

Industry: amuse. & rec.

Sketches likeness of customers: Poses subject to accentuate most pleasing features and draws
likeness, using pencil, charcoal, pastels, or other medium. May draw sketch from photograph. May
only draw exaggerated likenesses and be designated Caricaturist (amuse. & rec.). May be identified
according to medium worked in.

Quill-Buncher-And-Sorter

DOT Code: 734.687-066

Industry: tex. prod., nec

Separates quills into specified groupings, such as skirts (short), wing, pointer, tail, and white quills,
preparatory to processing into feather dusters. Bunches specified number of each kind of quill and
secures them with clamps. Discards broken quills.

Quiller Operator

DOT Code: 681.685-070

Industry: textile
Alternate Titles: long-chain-quiller tender; quill-machine tender

Tends quiller that winds strands of yarn from ball warps onto bobbins or quills after bleaching,
mercerizing, or dyeing: Divides new warp into sections to facilitate handling, using twisting hook or
ring to hold yarn parallel. Twists each new strand to preceding strand in machine with fingers to
draw yarn through reed and guides without rethreading. Starts machine and depresses pedal board
to control winding speed. Feels warp for tangles and observes yarn for breaks. Stops machine to
straighten warp, remove lease strings, or thread broken ends through reed and guides. Doffs
bobbins or quills from spindles and replaces with empties. Brushes dust and lint from machine and
oils spindle bearings.

Quilling-Machine Operator, Automatic

DOT Code: 681.685-074

Industry: textile
Alternate Titles: filling winder; quiller; quiller hand; quiller tender

Tends machine equipped with automatic quill loading and doffing device that winds yarn from cones
or tubes onto quills for use in loom shuttle: Loads hopper with empty quills by hand or electric hoist.
Places supply packages of yarn on holders, according to yarn count, blend, and color of label inside
packages, and ties yarn ends from packages to ends in machine and cuts excess yarn at knots with
scissors. Observes winding units to detect breaks in yarn. Removes quills when yarn breaks,
rethreads yarn through guides, and ties yarn ends. Removes full boxes or pinboards (boards with
upright spindles), which receive wound quills ejected by machine, and separates partially filled quills.
Keeps production records. May inspect quills for defects, such as broken filament and dirty or
damaged yarn. May mark quills of yarn according to style of yarn being processed, using colored
chalk.

Quilt Stuffer

DOT Code: 789.687-130

Industry: tex. prod., nec

Alternate Titles: filler; wool-batting worker

Fills quilt or comforter covers with precut sheets of cotton or wool batting, or synthetic materials,
preparatory to sewing and quilting, using one of following methods: (1) Selects filler and places it
smoothly between unsewn cover pieces, securing cover together with snap clamps. (2) Spreads filler
on inverted cover, sewn on three sides, and turns cover right side out over fillers. (3) Places cover,
sewn on three sides, over frame that holds it open, and places filler on movable table to slide filler
into cover. May fill sleeping bags and cushions. May tend automatic quilting machines.

Quilt Stuffer, Machine

DOT Code: 689.685-102

Industry: tex. prod., nec

Tends automatic machine that fills (stuffs) quilt, comforter, and sleeping bag covers with padding:
Fastens cover, sewn on three sides, over frame that holds cover open, and places padding on
movable track. Presses button to activate mechanisms that stuffs and encloses padding in cover.
Works as member of team to stuff covers.

Quilter Fixer

DOT Code: 689.260-014

Industry: tex. prod., nec

Sets up, repairs, and adjusts quilting machines, utilizing knowledge of machine construction and
function and charts: Analyzes charts to determine adjustments necessary to effect change in quilting
design. Selects cams that will alter movement of machine bed and needle stroke to produce specified
design, and installs cams on machine, using wrenches. Synchronizes looper or shuttle motion with
needle stroke, using screwdriver. Listens to machine and observes stitching to locate defects in
machine operation. Dismantles machine and repairs broken or defective parts, such as motors,
bobbins or loopers, needles, and feed dogs. Turns screws to regulate tension on thread, length of
needle stroke, and rate of feed, according to type of fabric or thread. Cleans and oils machines.

Quilting-Machine Operator

DOT Code: 584.382-014

Industry: tex. prod., nec

Sets up and operates machine to heat-seal vinyl film to cotton and synthetic filler in specified
patterns to produce quilted fabric: Reads work order to determine specifications, such as type of
vinyl film and batting (filler), die pattern, and total yardage to be fabricated. Bolts die to underside of
machine ram with assistance of other worker, tapes insulating paper to bumper plate of machine,
and mounts bumper plate onto machine bed under die. Loads vinyl film and batting onto roller bar
with assistance of other worker, using hoist, and lowers roller bar onto machine feed-off winder.
Adjusts ram stroke and pull-away arm to specified positions, using wrench. Adjusts thermo-seal unit
controls for radio-wave frequency, sealing time, and electrical current, applying knowledge of
product specifications and machine operations. Buffs die surfaces to remove burrs, using emery
cloth. Adjusts slitter knives to specified width of finished material, using rule and hex key. Pushes
buttons to activate machine for trial run, inspects quilted fabric for defects such as die cutting
through material, and adjusts control settings to correct defects. Restarts machine and observes
feeding, positioning, heat sealing, and winding operations to detect malfunctions. Continuously
observes light signal that indicates drainage of residual current from die and machine bed after die-
sealing operation. Pushes buttons to stop machine when signal is not emitted and notifies designated
personnel. Attaches red tape to fabric to mark defects, such as burns, smudges, and printing errors.
Positions and tapes end of quilted fabric emerging from machine onto takeup roller, pushes knob to
set automatic yardage counter to zero, and pulls lever to stop winder when specified yardage has
been reached. Cuts off material, using knife, tapes material end to roll, and wraps and labels roll,
following prescribed procedures. Carries finished rolls to specified storage area.

Quilting-Machine Operator

DOT Code: 689.685-106

Industry: glove & mit.; tex. prod., nec

Alternate Titles: stitcher
Tends one or more automatic, multiple-needle sewing machines that quilt layers of material used to
make articles, such as work gloves, quilts, or padding: Places supply packages on thread holders and
draws ends through guides, tensions, and needle eyes, using tweezers. Inserts bobbins in shuttle
and draws thread through guides and looper eyes. Pulls boxes of flatfolded material into feeding
position or mounts rolls of material onto machine with aid of another worker, using chain hoist or
electric lift truck. Threads ends of material under yardage counter and needles, and laps end around
takeup rod. Starts machine and observes material sewn to detect broken threads, uneven edges or
wrinkles, and defective stitching or stitch design. Rethreads needles, straightens edges of material
layers, and regulates tension on material or thread, or notifies maintenance department to adjust
machine or alter setup. Cuts material when specified yardage has been quilted, using hand shears or
electric knife, and doffs roll. Replaces defective or broken needles. Feels needles to detect rough
places and smooths rough area, using sandpaper. May unroll bolts of material onto machine table in
specified order of layers and draw ends between feeder rollers.