General-Purpose, Production, and Business Machinery and Equipment Inspector
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that measures the dimensions, performance, and quality of general-purpose, production, and business machinery and equipment, and verifies compliance with standards.
Description
General-purpose, production, and business machinery and equipment inspectors precisely measure product dimensions and performance in manufacturing lines or inspection rooms, and confirm compliance with JIS and internal standards. They handle various measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, 3D measuring machines (CMM), and hardness testers, analyze and record measurement data, and are involved in improvement proposals and defect cause investigations. Since high accuracy is required, they also perform instrument calibration and maintenance, as well as data management using statistical quality control techniques.
Future Outlook
With the increasing quality awareness in manufacturing and the advancement of automation technology, the demand for high-precision inspection technicians is expected to remain stable. Knowledge of inspection automation using AI and IoT will be required.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Clean Room / Factory Work / Fixed Hours / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Inspector → Chief Inspector → Quality Control Leader → Quality Assurance Manager → Production Engineer
Required Skills
3D Measuring Machine (CMM) / Blueprint Reading (Dimensional Tolerances) / Caliper and Micrometer Operation / Data Analysis / Hardness Testing
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD Knowledge / ISO9001 Internal Audit / Quality Management Software Operation / Statistical Quality Control / Technical English Document Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because micron-level measurement accuracy is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is less required in main duties. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Metrologist
- National Skills Test: Machine Inspection (Level 1 & 2)
Aliases
- Machine Inspector
- Manufacturing Inspector
- Quality Inspector
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