Measuring Instrument Repair Technician

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Measuring instrument repair technicians inspect, calibrate, and repair various measurement instruments for industrial and research use to maintain their accuracy.

Description

Measuring instrument repair technicians work on measurement instruments such as balance scales, flowmeters, pressure gauges, thermometers, and spectrophotometers, performing fault diagnosis, parts replacement, recalibration, and performance evaluation. They ensure measurement accuracy through regular calibration and adjustment, meeting the quality standards required in manufacturing lines and research applications. They work in factory service centers or as field engineers, visiting customer sites to restore equipment troubles promptly and perform maintenance. The job requires skills in handling precision instruments, knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits, and data analysis using specialized software.

Future Outlook

With strengthening quality control in manufacturing and the spread of IoT sensors, there is expected stable and growing demand for advanced calibration services. Adaptation to remote calibration and automation technologies will be key in the future.

Personality Traits

Attentive / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Patient

Work Style

Field Engineer / In-factory work / Service Center Work / Shift work

Career Path

Junior Repair Technician → Senior Repair Technician → Calibration Team Leader → Metrologist → Technical Service Manager

Required Skills

Basic Electrical Circuits / Data Processing / Measurement Instrument Calibration Technique / Optical Instrument Handling / Precision Soldering

Recommended Skills

English Technical Reading / Instrumentation and Measurement Technology / Measurement Software Operation / Mechanical Drafting

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Even minor errors in measurement values can greatly affect product quality.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Accurate reading and calculation of measurement data are required.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Tasks are standardized, emphasizing adherence to procedures over originality.

Related Qualifications

  • Certified Metrologist
  • Second-Class Electrician

Aliases

  • Calibration Technician
  • Measurement Instrument Repair Technician
  • Metrology Engineer

Related Jobs

  • Electronic Equipment Repairer
  • Instrumentation Engineer
  • Mechanical Maintenance Worker
  • Optical Instrument Technician

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