Metal Furniture Inspector
きんぞくせいかぐけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves inspecting the quality of finished metal furniture products and parts from perspectives such as dimensions, appearance, and welds to confirm compliance with standards.
Description
Metal Furniture Inspectors inspect parts and finished products of metal furniture such as tables, chairs, and shelves for dimensions, welds, and surface finishes. They use measuring instruments and visual inspections to confirm compliance with standard values, sort out and report defective products. They record inspection results and collaborate with quality control and production departments to participate in root cause analysis and development of improvement measures. Acquisition of advanced inspection techniques using CMM and statistical quality control methods is also required.
Future Outlook
While automation of production lines and introduction of image inspection systems are progressing, there is stable demand for personnel handling high-precision quality control, and as inspection technology advances, there is a outlook requiring greater expertise.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Patient / Sharp observational skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Quality Inspector → Quality Control Staff → Quality Assurance Engineer → Production Management → Manufacturing Line Section Chief
Required Skills
Dimensional Measurement Technology / Surface Finishing Paint Film Thickness Inspection / Visual Inspection (Dimension Check) / Welding Defect Judgment
Recommended Skills
ISO9001 Quality Management / Non-Destructive Testing / Precision Measurement with CMM / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires attention to detail to not miss minute dimensional differences or defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly because inspections are conducted according to established standards. |
Related Qualifications
- Quality Control Certification (QC Certification)
Aliases
- Furniture Inspector
- Metal Furniture Inspector
Related Jobs
- Metal Product Inspector
- Quality Control Inspector
- Welding Inspector