Ink Inspector
いんくけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that measures and evaluates the physicochemical properties of inks for printing and packaging, and determines whether they meet product quality standards.
Description
Ink inspectors use testing equipment such as viscometers, spectrophotometers, and pH meters to measure the physicochemical properties of ink, including viscosity, hue, particle size, pH, concentration, and specific gravity. Based on the measurement results, they determine whether the product complies with standards, record and report the data. If abnormalities are detected, they collaborate with the manufacturing department to investigate the cause and perform re-testing or adjustments. They also handle calibration and maintenance of testing equipment, management of test procedure documents, report preparation, and play a role in the quality management system.
Future Outlook
Due to the stability of the printing and packaging market, demand will remain flat in the future. With the spread of environmentally friendly inks and high-performance inks for electronic materials, demand for specialized inspection technicians is expected to increase. With the introduction of automation and AI inspection systems, a wide range of skills from equipment operation to data analysis will be required.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Ink Inspection Staff → Quality Control Staff → Quality Assurance Engineer → Quality Control Manager → Manufacturing Department Leader
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Quality Control / Calibration Techniques / Recording and Reporting Skills / Standard Sample Preparation and Measurement / Testing Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Chemical Substance Safety Management / Hazardous Materials Handler Class B4 / ISO9001 Internal Audit / Quality Management Qualifications
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to not miss minute quality differences. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because analysis and calculation of measurement data occur frequently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as it follows standard inspection procedures. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly seated testing work, with little heavy lifting. |
Aliases
- Ink Inspection Technician
- Ink Quality Inspector
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