Communication Equipment Inspector
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves inspecting, measuring, and adjusting communication equipment according to established standards to ensure its performance and quality.
Description
Communication equipment inspectors specialize in inspecting and measuring the operation and quality of communication devices such as telephone exchanges, radios, routers, and switches, comparing against standard values, and diagnosing defects. They use dedicated testers and oscilloscopes to check electrical characteristics and issue instructions for repairs or adjustments if abnormalities are found. In addition to inspections at manufacturing plants and maintenance sites, they are responsible for creating inspection procedure manuals and managing quality data.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of communication technologies such as IoT and 5G, the demand for inspection of communication equipment will remain stable, but there is a possibility of increased automation due to the introduction of AI inspection systems.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Line Work / Possible to Leave at Fixed Time / Shift Work
Career Path
Communication Equipment Inspector → Inspection Leader → Quality Control Engineer → Production Technology → Equipment Maintenance Technician
Required Skills
Comparison and Evaluation of Standard and Measured Values / Measurement Instrument Operation / Measuring Instrument Operation / Understanding of Test Procedure Manuals
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Communication Protocols / English (Manual Reading) / IT Skills (Networking) / Quality Control Methods (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention is needed to not miss minute deviations in measurement values. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not highly required as work follows inspection procedures. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is little handling of heavy equipment, and physical load is low. |
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