Quality checker vs receiving inspector

The differences between quality checkers and receiving inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a receiving inspector has an average salary of $39,175, which is higher than the $38,608 average annual salary of a quality checker.

The top three skills for a quality checker include quality checks, CAD and quality standards. The most important skills for a receiving inspector are calipers, micrometers, and engineering drawings.

Quality checker vs receiving inspector overview

	Quality Checker	Receiving Inspector
Yearly salary	$38,608	$39,175
Hourly rate	$18.56	$18.83
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	65,058	24,791
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Quality checker vs receiving inspector salary

Quality checkers and receiving inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Quality Checker	Receiving Inspector
Average salary	$38,608	$39,175
Salary range	Between $19,000 And $74,000	Between $30,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Wallingford, CT
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Alere
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between quality checker and receiving inspector education

There are a few differences between a quality checker and a receiving inspector in terms of educational background:

	Quality Checker	Receiving Inspector
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	Associate Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Quality checker vs receiving inspector demographics

Here are the differences between quality checkers' and receiving inspectors' demographics:

	Quality Checker	Receiving Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 46.7% Female, 53.3%	Male, 63.2% Female, 36.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 8.9% White, 58.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.4% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.8% Asian, 7.6% White, 55.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between quality checker and receiving inspector duties and responsibilities

Quality checker example responsibilities.

Perform using RF scanner, cardboard compactor, box cutter, tape gun, label printing software.
Inspect vehicle seats to determine if the product should be ship to Honda or return to the production line for repair.
Certify static test units, flammability test prepare conformity documentation for the FAA certification.
Perform receiving inspector duties authorizing engine, components, and equipment certify serviceable for use per FAA regulations
Contribute technical experience, additional work hours and dedication directly resulting in the company receiving its first ISO certification.
Review member sizes and dimensions for final drawings and review RFI's and respond to contractors.

Receiving inspector example responsibilities.

Review, and accept, or reject AS9102 forms, and certifications.
Maintain ISO standards of the products and ensure that there is proper handling of inspection tools.
Maintain the QA incoming and first article database.
Used gauges and SPC charts to measure the conformance of the product.
Inspect incoming rolls including roll face and journals with micrometers for size and defects.
Experience with and ability to operate/use measuring instruments, hand gauges, microscopes, comparators.

Quality checker vs receiving inspector skills

Common quality checker skills

Quality Checks, 74%
CAD, 12%
Quality Standards, 7%
RF, 7%

Common receiving inspector skills

Calipers, 10%
Micrometers, 9%
Engineering Drawings, 5%
Aerospace, 4%
GD, 4%
CMM, 4%