9447- Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing

Canada NOC: 
9447
Job Title: 

Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing

Job Description: 

Inspectors and graders in this unit group 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.

Main Duties: 

Inspectors and graders in this unit group perform 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 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 Inormation: 

There is limited mobility among the different inspectors and graders in this unit group.

Classified Elsewhere: 

Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing (9217)

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Source Of Info: 

National Occupation Classification, (2011)

Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,

February 2012,

Catalogue no. 12-583-X