Metal Materials Manufacturing Inspector
きんぞくざいりょうせいぞうけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves inspecting chemical composition, physical properties, dimensions, etc., of metal materials during the manufacturing process using various testing equipment to confirm whether the quality meets standards and specifications.
Description
Metal materials manufacturing inspectors collect samples from the production line and verify material quality through inspections such as hardness tests, tensile tests, chemical composition analysis, dimensional measurements, and microscope observations. They record and analyze test data based on JIS standards and internal specifications, determine pass/fail for defective products, and propose improvements to the manufacturing process. They also operate and maintain non-destructive testing equipment, improve inspection procedures, and collaborate with manufacturing and quality assurance departments to support stable production.
Future Outlook
With the increasing quality demands in manufacturing and the introduction of IoT measurement equipment, skills in inspection automation and data analysis will be required. Stable demand is expected.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Curious and inquisitive / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Inspection Staff → Quality Assurance Engineer → Quality Control Manager → Production Engineer
Required Skills
Chemical Composition Analysis / Dimensional Measurement / Hardness Measurement / Microscope Observation / Non-Destructive Testing Basic Knowledge / Tensile Test
Recommended Skills
English Technical Document Reading / Equipment Maintenance / Metal Materials Knowledge / Statistical Process Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it involves analyzing test data and performing quality evaluations |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required to not miss even minute defects |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Necessary for statistical analysis and mathematical processing of measurement data |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for investigating causes of defects and process improvements |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows standardized inspection procedures |
Related Qualifications
- Metal Materials Testing Engineer
- Non-Destructive Testing Technician (JIS Z 2305)
- Quality Control Certification (QC Certification)
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