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Inspector

DOT Code: 784.387-010

Industry: hat & cap
Alternate Titles: brusher; hat measurer; passer; racker; repairer; selector; trimmer

Inspects finished or partially finished hats, caps, hat parts, and millinery for defects and damage, and repairs less extensive flaws: Examines articles for irregularities, such as faulty coloring, shaping, sizing, and stitching. Rejects or returns extensively damaged articles to originating department for repair. Informs supervisor regarding types of article defects or damage. Repairs less extensive damage, performing any combination of following tasks: Trims excess material and loose or protruding threads, using clippers or scissors. Removes spots or stains from article, using sponge and water, and brushes surface of hat to remove dust or foreign matter. Applies sizing solution to cover holes or thin spots, using dauber or brush. Resews loose stitches and size tags, using needle and thread. Hangs or stacks hats and caps on rack or on table for packing. May be designated according to specific inspection function as Hat-Body Inspector (hat & cap); Hat-Cone Inspector (hat & cap); Trimming Inspector (hat & cap).

GOE: 06.03.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 78