Measuring and Testing Equipment Adjustment and Repair Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical occupation that adjusts, inspects, calibrates, and repairs various measuring and testing instruments to maintain measurement accuracy.
Description
Measuring and Testing Equipment Adjustment and Repair Workers handle the inspection, calibration, adjustment, and repair of various measurement instruments in factories, research institutions, and calibration service providers. They disassemble instruments to identify worn parts or faulty areas and use tools and electronic measuring devices for corrections and repairs. They interpret mechanical drawings and specifications and perform calibrations based on quality control standards. In recent years, they are required to manage remote calibrations using IoT technology and preventive maintenance, making continuous skill development essential.
Future Outlook
Ensuring measurement accuracy is essential in manufacturing, healthcare, and research fields, and demand is expected to remain stable. With the adoption of IoT and preventive maintenance, the market value of professionals skilled in remote calibration and data analysis is increasing.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Detail-oriented / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Depending on company with flex time system / Factory work / Night shift / On-site at client
Career Path
Technician (Junior) → Senior technician → Project leader → Quality assurance engineer → Consultant
Required Skills
Basic electrical circuits / Instrument calibration and maintenance skills / Mechanical disassembly and assembly / Tool and measuring instrument operation
Recommended Skills
Basics of electrical and electronic circuit design / Mechanical drawing interpretation / Quality control techniques (QC) / Reading English technical literature
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute errors directly affect quality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical skills are required for analyzing measurement values and performing correction calculations. |
| Problem Solving | To analyze the causes of instrument failures and determine appropriate repair methods. |
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- First-Class Metrologist
- Second-Class Metrologist
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