OES Code: 830020

RIVERSIDE 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.

Scroll down to see local information and other choices.

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	480	30%	110	60	170

Scroll down to see local information and other choices.

HOW TO FIND BUSINESSES MOST LIKELY TO HIRE INSPECTORS, TESTERS, & GRADERS-PRECISION IN RIVERSIDE 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
3411	Metal can manufacturers
3643	Current-carrying wiring device manufacturers
3674	Semiconductors & related device manufacturers
3089	Plastic product manufacturers, all other
3728	Aircraft parts & equipment manufacturers, all other
3452	Bolt, nut, screw, rivet, & washer manufacturers
3482	Small arms ammunition manufacturers
3827	Optical instrument & lens manufacturers
2834	Pharmaceutical preparations manufacturers
7361	Employment agencies
7376	Computer facilities management services
3679	Electronic components manufacturers, all other
3492	Fluid power valve & hose fitting manufacturers
3612	Transformer manufacturers, exc electronic
3769	Space vehicle equipment manufacturers, all other
3599	Industrial machinery manufacturers, all other
3661	Telephone & telegraph apparatus manufacturers
3724	Aircraft engines & engine part manufacturers
8734	Testing laboratories

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.