Bicycle Inspector

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

A job that inspects bicycle parts and assembly conditions to confirm safety and quality.

Description

Bicycle inspectors inspect and test each part and assembly condition of bicycles during the manufacturing process or after repair to confirm compliance with safety and quality standards. They use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and torque wrenches to perform brake force measurements, wheel truing measurements, frame strength tests, etc. They report defects or non-compliant areas and instruct or coordinate re-inspections or corrections. They also collaborate with quality control departments in production lines or repair shops, handling record management and report preparation.

Future Outlook

With the expansion of the bicycle market and the spread of e-bikes, inspection demand will remain stable. There is a possibility that demand for highly specialized inspection technicians will increase due to strengthened safety standards and introduction of new materials.

Personality Traits

Excellent observation skills / Meticulous / Steady worker / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Factory Work / Indoor Work / Shift Work

Career Path

Inspection Staff → Senior Inspector → Quality Control Leader → Quality Assurance Manager → Manufacturing Department Manager

Required Skills

Measuring Instrument Operation / Mechanical Drawing Reading / Quality Control / Safety Standards

Recommended Skills

CAD Drafting / Reading English Technical Documents / Statistical Quality Control / e-Bike System Understanding

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because minute dimensional errors directly affect safety.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Mainly routine inspection tasks, so creative thinking is relatively not required.
Initiative & Leadership Mainly tasks following instructions for inspections, with few opportunities for self-initiated planning.

Related Qualifications

  • Bicycle Mechanic

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