As a Metal Product Quality Control Inspector, you will need to master following:

• database quality standards
• define data quality criteria
• define manufacturing quality criteria
• ensure public safety and security
• record survey data
• use non-destructive testing equipment
• work in metal manufacture teams

More generally, a metal product quality control inspector is also versed in:

• apply health and safety standards
• apply safety management
• conduct performance tests
• define quality standards
• follow company standards
• inspect quality of products
• lead inspections
• maintain test equipment
• manufacturing processes
• monitor manufacturing quality standards
• operate precision measuring equipment
• perform sample testing
• prepare samples for testing
• prepare scientific reports
• quality assurance methodologies
• quality standards
• revise quality control systems documentation
• set quality assurance objectives
• spot metal imperfections
• types of metal

It also helps to know the following:

• check quality of products on the production line
• conduct chemical testing on basic metals
• electron beam welding processes
• ferrous metal processing
• non-ferrous metal processing
• perform metal active gas welding
• perform metal inert gas welding
• perform tungsten inert gas welding
• perform welding inspection
• report well results
• types of metal manufacturing processes
• weld mining machinery
• write records for repairs
• adhere to organisational guidelines
• analyse test data
• consult technical resources
• create solutions to problems
• cutting technologies
• draw design sketches
• engraving technologies
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• ensure correct gas pressure
• ensure finished product meet requirements
• ensure fulfilment of legal requirements
• evaluate employees work
• forging processes
• give instructions to staff
• identify hazards in the workplace
• keep records of work progress
• liaise with managers
• liaise with quality assurance
• maintain records of maintenance interventions
• manage emergency procedures
• metal coating technologies
• metal forming technologies
• metal joining technologies
• metal smoothing technologies
• monitor automated machines
• operate welding equipment
• perform test run
• plastic welding
• recognise signs of corrosion
• recommend product improvements
• record production data for quality control
• record test data
• report defective manufacturing materials
• speak different languages
• statistical process control
• supervise staff
• technical drawings
• welding techniques
• write work-related reports