Ceramics and Stone Products Inspector
どせきせいひんけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that determines whether ceramic products such as bricks, roof tiles, tiles, and cement products meet standards and quality criteria through inspections and tests of dimensions, appearance, material properties, etc.
Description
Ceramic product inspectors target ceramic products such as bricks, roof tiles, tiles, and cement products used as building materials or daily necessities, conducting inspections and tests in accordance with JIS standards and company standards. They measure and record/report the presence of cracks or chips in appearance, dimensional accuracy, moisture content, compressive strength, etc. As needed, they conduct destructive tests or chemical analyses and provide feedback to production process quality control and improvement activities.
Future Outlook
With the automation of manufacturing, introduction of IoT and image processing technology, inspection operations are becoming digitized. The demand for skilled technicians capable of high-precision inspections will remain, but skills to adapt to AI and automatic inspection equipment will be required.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Sharp Observation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Indoor Work / Line Work / Safety Management / Shift Work
Career Path
Quality Inspection Staff → Quality Control Staff → Quality Assurance Manager → Manufacturing Department Leader → Head of Quality Assurance Department
Required Skills
Appearance Inspection / Creation of Inspection Records and Reports / Dimensional Measurement / Material Testing Methods / Understanding of JIS Standards
Recommended Skills
Chemical Analysis / Non-Destructive Testing / PC Operation (Spreadsheet Software) / Reading English Literature / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to not miss fine cracks or chips. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus and there are few opportunities for generating new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- QC Certification (Quality Control Certification)
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