Metal Cutting Processing Inspector
きんぞくせっさくかこうけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Job that measures and inspects dimensions and quality of metal parts machined by cutting processes.
Description
A metal cutting processing inspector verifies the dimensional accuracy and surface condition of manufactured metal parts, inspecting whether they conform to the tolerances and quality standards specified in the design drawings. Measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and 3D measuring machines (CMM) are used to record and manage measurement values. Inspection results are fed back to production engineers and machining operators to reduce defects and improve processes. This occupation demands precise work and high attention to detail.
Future Outlook
With the automation and sophistication of manufacturing, demand for high-precision inspection technicians will continue to increase steadily. Proficiency in operating advanced instruments like CMM significantly enhances market value.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Dispatched employee / Factory work / Full-time employee / Shift work
Career Path
Inspector → Quality control staff → QC Leader → Quality Assurance Manager → Production Technology Engineer
Required Skills
3D measuring machine operation / Drawing interpretation (dimensional tolerances) / Measurement data recording management / Measuring equipment operation
Recommended Skills
Hardness measurement / Measuring instrument calibration / Statistical process control / Surface roughness measurement
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to detect minute dimensional deviations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly follows standardized inspection procedures, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Mechanical Inspection Technician (Grades 3 and 2)
- Quality Control Certification (QC Certification)
Aliases
- Cutting Inspector
- Metal Processing Inspector
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