OES Code: 830020

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

JOB KEY FOR INSPECTORS, TESTERS, & GRADERS-PRECISION

Inspectors, Testers, and Graders-Precision perform precision inspecting, testing, and grading of parts, products, and equipment for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. Most of these workers use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment and hand tools and may make minor repairs. Does not include workers who combine inspection and testing with major repair work.

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PROJECTED ESTIMATES OF EMPLOYMENT (excluding self-employed)

Number Working in this Occupation --- Year --- 1995 2002		Percent Change	Increase/ Decrease	Additional Openings Due to People Chang- ing Occupations or Retiring	Sum of Increase/Decrease and Additional Openings
370	440	19%	70	60	130

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HOW TO FIND BUSINESSES MOST LIKELY TO HIRE INSPECTORS, TESTERS, & GRADERS-PRECISION IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

The following are the types of firms that employ the most workers in this occupation within this county. They are listed in order from largest to smallest.

Industry Code (SIC)	Industry Title
7363	Temporary help agencies
3825	Electricity measuring instruments manufacturers
7373	Computer integrated systems design
2911	Petroleum refiners
3827	Optical instrument & lens manufacturers
4813	Telephone communications, exc radio-telephone
3679	Electronic components manufacturers, all other
3823	Process control manufacturers
3812	Search & navigation equipment manufacturers
8734	Testing laboratories
3492	Fluid power valve & hose fitting manufacturers
7361	Employment agencies
7371	Computer programming services
3699	Electrical equipment & supplies manufacturers, all other
7534	Tire retreading & repair shops
3663	Radio &TV communications equipment manufacturers
7629	Electrical & electronic repair shops, all other

Look in the yellow pages of the phone book under the above or similar industry titles, or look in employer directories in libraries. Directories such as Business Prospector, California Services Register and those by chambers of commerce often list firms by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.