Ceramics Inspector
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves inspecting the appearance, dimensions, color, etc., of fired ceramic products to determine and sort whether they meet quality standards.
Description
Ceramics inspectors inspect fired ceramic products on production lines or in inspection areas using visual checks and specialized equipment to check for cracks, color variations, chips, dimensional errors, surface dirt, etc. They use spectrophotometers and projection measuring instruments to quantitatively verify color and dimensions, sort non-standard products as defective, and record and report them. Inspection results may also be fed back to the manufacturing process for quality improvement.
Future Outlook
With increasing quality awareness and growing demand for high-quality ceramic products, the demand for personnel with precise inspection skills is expected to remain stable. Advances in the introduction of automated inspections using AI and image analysis will also increase opportunities for acquiring new technologies.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Shift work / Standing work / Uniform/work clothes available
Career Path
Inspector → Quality Control Officer → Production Manager → Quality Assurance Engineer
Required Skills
Defective product determination / Operation of dimensional measuring instruments / Spectrophotometer / Visual inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic PC operation / Quality management system (ISO9001) / Statistical quality control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | The ability to accurately detect small defects without missing them is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because inspection work offers few opportunities for creative idea generation. |
Aliases
- Ceramics Inspector
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