A professional who inspects cigarette filter plugs (tips) to detect imperfections. Respnsibilities include:

• Removes plugs from conveyor of filter-making machine and examines plugs for dirt and irregularities in size, firmness, sealing, and cut.
• Tears paper from plug and examines filter material for defects.
• Measures and examines plug seams, using magnifying glass with graduated scale.
• Records findings on chart.
• Notifies cigarette-filter-making-machine operator or machine adjuster of deviations from specifications.
• Tests air draft of filter rods, using draft-resistance meter.