Instrument Assembler (General-purpose, production, and business machinery)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that assembles parts of precision instruments and industrial machinery and equipment, performs adjustments and inspections, and ensures product quality.
Description
Instrument assemblers are specialists who combine electronic and mechanical parts to assemble industrial and business machinery and equipment. Based on specifications and blueprints, they perform soldering, screw tightening, and wiring tasks. After assembly, they conduct adjustments and operational inspections to verify performance. They are also involved in quality control and 5S activities, and may propose improvements to manufacturing processes or analyze causes of defects. The work requires hand tools such as drivers and wrenches, as well as operation of measuring instruments and testers.
Future Outlook
Amid the introduction of IoT and automation technologies in manufacturing, manual assembly skills will continue to be needed. Demand for craftsmen with high-precision assembly and adjustment skills remains stable, but abilities to handle automation and equipment maintenance knowledge will also be increasingly required.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands skilled in fine work / High concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Assembly Worker → Leader → Production Technology → Quality Control → Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Measuring Instrument Operation / Soldering / Tool Usage
Recommended Skills
5S Activity Knowledge / Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required for attaching small parts and soldering. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily involves precise work following manuals and procedures, with little opportunity to demonstrate creativity. |
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