Inspectors and Graders in Textile, Fabric, Fur and Leather Products Manufacturing
(NOC 9447)
in All Manufacturing and UtilitiesInspectors and graders in textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing inspect and grade textile, fabric, fur and leather products. They work for textile companies, leather tanning and fur dressing companies and clothing, fur and leather products manufacturers.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$14.50
Minimum$14.50
Median$15.62
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$22,654
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$14.00
Minimum$20.80
Median$33.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,056
Minimum$30,111
Median$70,518
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Inspectors and graders in textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing inspect and grade textile, fabric, fur and leather products. They work for textile companies, leather tanning and fur dressing companies and clothing, fur and leather products manufacturers.
Job duties
These inspectors and testers:
- Examine natural, synthetic and hybrid textile, fabric, fur and leather clothes or products to make sure they meet quality standards.
- Inspect and grade animal hides and pelts according to size, condition and weight.
- Verify fit or size of finished clothes 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.
Sample job titles
- cloth inspector
- colour grader
- fabric examiner
- fibre inspector
- fur grader
- fur matcher
- garment inspector
- hide and pelt processing inspector
- leather goods inspector
- leather grader
- quality control inspector
- textile grader
- yarn inspector
Skills
- You should be responsible, alert, and in good physical health. Coordination, agility, and mechanical skills are important. You must also be able to take direction and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- Some high school is usually required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Work experience in the manufacturing of the products inspected is usually required.
Other considerations
- Shift work may be typical for many of these jobs. There is limited movement among the different inspectors and graders in this unit group.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
North Shore
$23,504 median annual incomeSouthern
N/AHalifax
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
What is the age of Employment?
35-44
55-64
45-54
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
N/ACollege Diploma
N/ALess than high school
N/ACompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
High school
$28,505 median annual incomeLess than high school
$19,224 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$38,781 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$43,975 median annual incomeBachelor
$39,715 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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