Metal Machine Tool Inspector

きんぞくこうさくきかいけんさこう

Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Occupation that measures and inspects dimensions and shapes of parts and products processed by metal machine tools to ensure quality.

Description

Metal machine tool inspectors perform inspections and measurements on metal parts produced by processing machines such as lathes, milling machines, and grinding machines, based on dimensions, shapes, and tolerances in technical drawings. They mainly use micrometers, calipers, three-dimensional measuring machines (CMM), surface roughness meters, and hardness testers, and record measurement data. They determine pass/fail based on whether products meet quality standards, and if issues arise, collaborate with machining staff to implement corrective measures. They also handle calibration and maintenance of measuring instruments, standardization of inspection procedures, and support quality assurance on the manufacturing line.

Future Outlook

As the importance of quality assurance in manufacturing grows, automation of measurements and introduction of smart inspection systems using IoT technology are advancing. Demand for skill enhancement to improve inspection accuracy is expected to increase.

Personality Traits

Highly Focused / Meticulous / Patient

Work Style

Day Shift / Factory Work / Shift Work / Standing Work

Career Path

Inspector → Quality Control Staff → Quality Assurance Engineer → Quality Control Manager

Required Skills

Digital Caliper Operation / Measuring Instrument Calibration / Technical Drawing Interpretation / Three-Dimensional Measuring Machine Operation / Vernier Micrometer Operation

Recommended Skills

Hardness Measurement / Quality Management Qualifications / Statistical Quality Control / Surface Roughness Measurement

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because small dimensional errors directly affect product quality.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Work is mainly based on standard procedures, with little creative thinking.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because it involves little heavy labor and mainly measurement work.

Related Qualifications

  • Metrologist
  • National Trade Skills Test: Metal Working
  • QC Certification (Quality Control Certification)

Related Jobs

  • CNC Operator
  • Machine Tool Operator
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality Control

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