Industrial Instrument Maintenance Inspector
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that inspects, calibrates, and repairs measuring instruments (such as pressure gauges, thermometers, flow meters, etc.) in factories and plants to support normal operations.
Description
Industrial Instrument Maintenance Inspectors are responsible for inspecting, calibrating, and repairing various measuring instruments such as pressure gauges, thermometers, flow meters, and hygrometers installed in factories, power plants, and plants. They regularly check the operation of the instruments and verify if the measurement values are within the specified range. If discrepancies occur, they perform adjustments or part replacements and create records and reports to maintain traceability. They comply with safety rules and security management during work, performing tasks in diverse environments such as high places, confined spaces, and outdoors. They also handle installation, commissioning, and functional testing for newly introduced instruments.
Future Outlook
With the automation and labor-saving in manufacturing, the demand for high-precision measuring instruments and maintenance remains stable, and the need for specialized technicians is expanding amid advances in IoT and data analysis technologies.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Cautious / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Domestic Travel / Periodic Inspection / Resident Maintenance / Shift Work
Career Path
Industrial Instrument Maintenance Inspector → Instrumentation Technician → Maintenance Engineer → Maintenance Team Leader → Equipment Maintenance Manager
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Electrical and Electronic Circuits / Measuring Instrument Calibration Technology / Measuring Instrument Operation / Repair and Adjustment Technology / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Data Logging and Analysis / English Document Reading / IoT Technology / PLC Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires not missing minute deviations in measurement values and accurately inspecting and calibrating. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Requires accurately handling numerical measurement values and determining compliance with specified ranges. |
| Problem Solving | Requires the ability to identify the causes of instrument malfunctions and repair or adjust them appropriately. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows prescribed procedures, with few new ideas required. |
Related Qualifications
- Licensed Electrician
- Second-Class Metrologist
- Third-Class Metrologist
Aliases
- Instrumentation Maintenance Inspector
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