Flat Glass Inspector
いたがらすけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that inspects the appearance, dimensions, and quality of finished glass sheets in the flat glass manufacturing process and determines whether they conform to standards.
Description
Flat glass inspectors work on flat glass production lines, visually inspecting and using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers to check the appearance, bubbles, scratches, cracks, thickness, dimensions, and strain of finished glass sheets. They determine whether products meet standards and customer requirements, sort defective products, and make decisions on reprocessing. They also record inspection results, provide data for quality improvement, and may handle simple adjustments and maintenance of automatic inspection equipment.
Future Outlook
While the introduction of automatic inspection equipment using AI and image processing technology is progressing, human visual inspection is still necessary for detecting minute defects and making complex judgments, and demand for quality control technicians is expected to remain stable to a certain extent.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Inspection Staff → Inspection Leader → Quality Control Staff → Quality Control Manager
Required Skills
Measuring Instrument Operation / Quality Control / Recording and Reporting Inspection Results / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Automatic Inspection Equipment / PC Operation / Understanding of JIS Standards
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to not miss fine scratches or bubbles. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength and endurance are needed for long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine work is the main focus, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly because work is performed following instructions. |
Related Qualifications
- Quality Control Certification
Aliases
- Flat Glass Inspector
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