Ceramic and Stone Product Inspector

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Ceramic and stone product inspectors inspect the appearance, dimensions, and physical properties of products such as porcelain, tiles, and bricks on the production line and sort out defective products.

Description

Ceramic and stone product inspectors inspect the quality, including appearance, dimensions, and physical properties, of ceramics products such as porcelain, tiles, and bricks, as well as stone products on the production line, and sort out defective products. They mainly perform dimensional measurements using calipers and micrometers, color inspections using spectrophotometers, compression strength tests, water absorption tests, etc., and record and analyze measurement data. Inspection results are reported to manufacturing and quality control departments and utilized for product quality improvement and production process adjustments.

Future Outlook

While automation technology and sensor inspections are advancing, final visual inspections by humans will continue to be necessary, so stable demand is expected. Expertise in quality control will continue to be valued to maintain quality standards for overseas markets.

Personality Traits

High concentration / Meticulous / Sharp observation / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Factory work / Indoor work / Shift work / Standing work

Career Path

Inspector (Beginner) → Inspector (Advanced) → Quality Control Staff → Quality Assurance Supervisor → Quality Control Manager

Required Skills

Color Measurement / Dimensional Measurement (Caliper, Micrometer) / Physical Property Testing Equipment Operation / Recording and Reporting Measurement Data / Visual Inspection

Recommended Skills

Data Analysis / ISO9001 Quality Management / Safety Standards / Statistical Quality Control

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy High accuracy is required to detect minute defects or dimensional errors in products.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Since inspections are performed based on existing standards, creativity is not particularly required.

Aliases

  • Porcelain and Pottery Inspector
  • Tile Inspector

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