Product Examiner

839311 · Light Next-day ready

Examines products to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.

Studies product specifications and takes measurement to determine conformity to specifications; examines and marks output for visible defects such as cracks, holes and breakages; makes minor repairs and adjustments to products; compiles quality assurance reports, maintains documentation and reports findings; examines products for defects and grades product.

Works indoors in production environments.
Works in a variety of areas dependant on the type of product being produced. However, the environment is generally indoors and adequately heated and ventilated.
Protective clothing may be worn.

Typically light physical demand level.
Stands and walks frequently about processing areas collecting samples, measuring and determining conformity to specifications.
Sitting is occasionally required when studying product specifications and creating reports.
Stretching out and across may be required for inspecting some products and the carrying out of tests.
Bending is occasionally required when checking certain products, lifting items or inspecting production machinery and procedures.
Squatting, crouching or kneeling movements may be required when inspecting machinery and some products.
Twisting of the body or neck is not a component of the job.
Substantial contact with water or skin irritants is not a component of the job.
Lifting is occasionally required when obtaining samples or weighing products.
Driving is not required.
Use of computers and general office equipment when creating reports and general administrative work is occasionally required. Employees may also use grading labels and tags, knives, weighing scales and other testing equipment.
Mental skills include communication, concentration, observation, analysis and decision-making.

Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training

Licence / registration No licence required

ANZSCO skill level 4

Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Product examiner; L2/3 or one year experience, OJT sufficient for entry; no licence.

A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.