Industrial Instrument Repair Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical job involving inspection, disassembly, repair, adjustment, and calibration of industrial measuring instruments and meters to maintain their accuracy and reliability.
Description
Industrial instrument repair workers are specialized technicians who use, inspect, and calibrate industrial measuring instruments such as pressure gauges, flow meters, and thermometers, repairing and adjusting errors caused by malfunctions or age-related deterioration. While disassembling and assembling the instruments, they diagnose faulty areas, replace parts, adjust electronic circuits, and confirm accuracy using calibration equipment. They work in manufacturing plants, inspection agencies, maintenance service companies, etc., handling periodic maintenance, emergency repairs, and quality assurance tasks.
Future Outlook
With the spread of IoT and smart sensing technologies, the demand for technicians capable of advanced measurement and calibration will remain stable. Ability to adapt to new technologies such as predictive maintenance (PdM) is required.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / High concentration ability / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Plant Work / Maintenance / Manufacturer Service Work / On-site Repair / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Maintenance Engineer → Senior Maintenance Engineer → Maintenance Team Leader → Quality Assurance Engineer → Maintenance Manager
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Electronic Circuits / Measuring Instrument Calibration Technology / Operation of Test and Calibration Equipment / Precision Equipment Assembly / Technical Drawing Interpretation
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation / Instrumentation Control / Measurement Theory / Quality Control (QC Techniques) / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because logical analysis is essential for fault diagnosis and calibration adjustment. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high attention to detail is required for accuracy management and fine adjustments. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary for identifying causes of failures and devising countermeasures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is mainly based on manuals and requires little creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- Mechanical Maintenance Skills Technician
- Metrologist
- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- Control Instrument Repair Worker
- Measuring Equipment Maintenance Technician
- Measuring Instrument Calibration Technician
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