Metal Welding Inspector
きんぞくようせつけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that inspects the quality of welds and joints in metal products and confirms compliance with standards and specifications.
Description
Metal welding inspectors conduct quality inspections on welds in automotive parts, building structures, plant equipment, etc., based on JIS and ISO standards. In addition to visual inspection, they use non-destructive testing techniques such as penetrant testing, ultrasonic testing, and radiographic testing to detect cracks and internal defects, prepare reports, and issue corrective action instructions. Operating and calibrating inspection equipment, understanding inspection standards, and safety management are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Amid increasing quality demands in manufacturing, demand for non-destructive testing engineers remains stable. The introduction of automated inspection devices using IoT and AI is progressing, and the market value of personnel with advanced technical and analytical skills is expected to rise.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Welding Inspector → Non-Destructive Testing Engineer → Quality Assurance Staff → Quality Control Manager
Required Skills
Inspection Equipment Operation and Calibration / Metal Materials Knowledge / Penetrant Testing Technique / Radiographic Testing / Ultrasonic Flaw Detection Inspection / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Reading / English Literature Reading / Quality Management System Knowledge / Safety Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to not miss minute defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly needed as it follows work procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical analysis is often left to specialized inspection equipment. |
Related Qualifications
- Non-Destructive Testing Engineer Exam
- Welding Management Engineer
Aliases
- Welding Inspection Engineer
- Welding Inspector
Related Jobs
- Non-Destructive Tester
- Quality Manager
- Welder