Maintenance and repair worker for metrology measurement instruments and optical machinery and appliances
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical occupation involving inspection, calibration, repair, and maintenance of precision metrology measurement instruments such as microscopes and spectrometers, as well as optical machinery and appliances.
Description
Maintenance and repair workers for metrology measurement instruments and optical machinery and appliances are specialists who handle periodic inspections, calibration (calibration), fault diagnosis, parts replacement, adjustment, assembly, and disassembly for precision instruments such as microscopes, spectrometers, and measurement devices using optical components. Based on product instruction manuals and technical specifications, they maintain measurement accuracy within specified values and ensure safe usability. They operate various tools and measuring instruments, analyze measurement data, perform adjustment calculations, and compile results into reports. They may also be stationed at manufacturing sites, research institutes, medical institutions, or customer locations.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the importance of precision measurement in research, development, and manufacturing sites, while the spread of automation and remote calibration technologies will require highly specialized personnel.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Flex system depending on company / Laboratory work / No night shifts / Stationed at customer site
Career Path
Maintenance technician → Leader technician → Quality control staff → R&D support → Sales technical staff → Independent / Entrepreneurship
Required Skills
Analysis of measurement data / Calibration of measurement instruments / Operation of measuring tools / Tool operation
Recommended Skills
3D CAD drawing interpretation / Basic knowledge of electronic circuits / English (manual reading) / Optical design basics
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision and accuracy are required because even minute deviations can lead to measurement errors. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Since new equipment and measurement methods are introduced, eagerness to acquire specialized knowledge is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical calculations and statistical processing are necessary for calibration work and measurement data analysis. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to identify the cause of equipment malfunctions and derive optimal repair and adjustment methods is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of routine work, adherence to procedures is required more than creative ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Metrologist
Aliases
- Measuring instrument mechanic
- Measuring instrument technician
- Optical instrument mechanic
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