Measuring Instrument Calibration Worker (Measuring Instrument Calibration Business)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who ensures the accuracy of various measuring instruments by calibrating them against standard instruments.
Description
Measuring instrument calibration workers ensure the accuracy of measuring instruments (such as thermometers, pressure gauges, flow meters, and electrical measuring instruments) by calibrating them against legal standard instruments or in-house standard instruments. They also collect and analyze measurement data, adjust and maintain instruments, create calibration certificates, and manage traceability. They work in manufacturing, calibration service companies, and research institution labs, following procedures based on ISO/IEC 17025 and JCSS.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to remain stable due to the spread of precision instruments and stricter quality standards. With the increase in IoT devices, expansion in new measurement fields and remote calibration services is anticipated.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Calibration service / Contract employee / Dispatched employee / Field calibration / In-house lab
Career Path
Calibration Technician → Senior Calibration Technician → Quality Management Engineer → Measurement System Engineer → Technical Service Manager
Required Skills
Basic knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits / Handling of measuring instruments / Instrument adjustment maintenance / JCSS calibration / Statistical analysis
Recommended Skills
Excel (data management) / ISO/IEC17025 understanding / Measurement software operation / Reading English documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | For analysis of measurement data and error evaluation. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute measurement errors are not tolerated. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High-level quantitative analysis skills are required for statistical processing and analysis of measurement values. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly standing work in laboratories or factories, with low physical load. |
| Stress Tolerance | Precise work, but relatively little pressure from tight deadlines. |
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Aliases
- Calibration Technician
- Measuring Instrument Maintenance Worker
- Metrologist
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