Grinding Wheel Inspector
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that inspects the appearance, dimensions, balance, hardness, etc., of grinding wheel products such as grinding stones, and determines whether products conform to standards.
Description
Grinding wheel inspectors are specialists who inspect the quality of grinding stones—ceramics and stone products such as grinding wheels and flat grinding stones produced in manufacturing processes. They measure dimensions using micrometers and calipers, and check hardness with hardness testers. They confirm balance and runout using runout measuring machines and balance testers. Furthermore, they employ non-destructive inspection techniques such as microscopes and fluorescent penetrant testing to detect fine cracks and chips. Inspection results are recorded and reported, and fed back into defect cause analysis and process improvements. The work involves a lot of standing in factories, requiring high attention to detail and accuracy.
Future Outlook
While automation in manufacturing and the introduction of AI-based online inspection technologies advance, demand for inspectors with advanced quality management skills is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Inspector → Quality Control Staff → Quality Engineer → QC Engineer → Production Technology
Required Skills
Balance Measuring Machine Operation / Measuring Instrument Operation / Understanding Drawings and Standards / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
ISO9001 Internal Audit / Non-Destructive Testing (Penetrant Testing) / Statistical Quality Control / Tool Material Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high attention to detail is required to detect minute defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work centers on manualized inspection tasks, with few opportunities for creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- QC Certification (Quality Control Certification)
Related Jobs
- Grinding Wheel Manufacturing Worker
- Quality Control Staff
- Tool Inspector