Industrial Instrument Production Technician
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical job responsible for the production technology of industrial measuring instruments (pressure gauges, thermometers, flow meters, etc.), involving process design, assembly and calibration, and quality control.
Description
Industrial instrument production technicians are specialized technicians involved in the mass production of industrial measuring instruments such as pressure gauges, thermometers, and flow meters, handling production process design, equipment introduction, assembly and adjustment, quality inspection, and calibration. Based on product specifications, they select processing methods and manage processes to reduce defects and optimize costs. After assembly, they perform precise calibration to confirm compliance with standards and regulations. They also contribute to efficiency improvements through production line automation and IoT technology utilization, as well as quality maintenance using QC techniques.
Future Outlook
With the progress of IoT and smart factories, demand for production optimization using measurement data will increase. Personnel who combine manufacturing technician skills for high-precision, high value-added instruments with big data analysis skills will be in demand.
Personality Traits
Has improvement motivation / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Shift work possible / Standing work / Team work
Career Path
Production Technician → Factory Line Leader → Production Management → Quality Assurance → Factory Technical Supervisor
Required Skills
CAD Operation / Industrial Instrument Assembly / Instrument Calibration and Maintenance Technology / Machining
Recommended Skills
PLC Knowledge / Quality Control Techniques (QC Seven Tools) / Reading English Literature / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Necessary for optimizing production processes and analyzing defect causes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute dimensional errors affect product quality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Necessary for statistical analysis of measurement data and calculation of process capability indices. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for production line process design and schedule management. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for investigating causes of production troubles and formulating countermeasures. |
Related Qualifications
- Metrologist
- Quality Control Certification
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