Abrasive Cloth and Paper Inspector

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

This occupation involves visually inspecting and using measuring instruments to check the finish and quality of abrasive cloth and paper during the manufacturing process, and sorting out non-standard and defective products.

Description

Abrasive cloth and paper inspectors check whether abrasive cloth and paper meet the specified hardness, thickness, dimensions, and visual appearance. They conduct visual inspections and dimensional measurements using calipers and micrometers on the production line, detect defects such as scratches, dirt, and delamination, and sort and classify them. They may also collaborate with quality control departments or manufacturing lines to report issues and propose improvements.

Future Outlook

While automated inspection technology is advancing, complex defect detection and fine inspections still require human labor, and stable demand is expected.

Personality Traits

Attentive / High Concentration / Patient

Work Style

Factory Work / Line Work / Shift Work

Career Path

Inspector (Junior) → Inspector (Senior) → Quality Control Staff → Quality Assurance Department Staff → Line Leader

Required Skills

Basic Knowledge of Quality Control / Compliance with Manuals / Operation of Dimensional Measuring Instruments / Visual Inspection

Recommended Skills

Basic PC Operation / Operation of Simple Measuring Instruments / Quality Control Techniques

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Accuracy is essential to not miss minute defects or slight deviations in dimensions.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of standing work and repetitive motions.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Primarily inspection work following established standards, so originality is not required.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Complex mathematical analysis is minimal, mainly reading measurement values.

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