Metal Materials Tester
きんぞくざいりょうしけんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who measures mechanical properties, chemical composition, microstructure, etc., of metal materials using various testing equipment for quality control and material evaluation.
Description
Metal materials testers perform tensile strength, hardness, impact value, microstructure observation, and chemical composition analysis on metal samples in factories or testing laboratories, providing data essential for product quality assurance and material development. Main tasks include test piece processing, equipment calibration and maintenance, measurement data analysis, and test report creation. Tests are conducted based on standards such as ISO and JIS, with consideration for precision control and safety management.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for high-performance materials in automotive, aerospace, and energy fields, the importance of metal materials testing will rise. Adoption of IoT and AI for automation and data analysis in testing equipment will progress.
Personality Traits
Cautious and precise / Curious and inquisitive / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Laboratory / Day Shift / Factory Inspection Room Assignment / On-Call Duty
Career Path
Testing Technician → Quality Control Technician → Materials Development Technician → Research and Development Role → Testing Laboratory Manager
Required Skills
Chemical Analysis / Data Analysis / Mechanical Properties Testing Equipment Operation / Metal Microstructure Observation / Test Specimen Preparation
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / English Technical Document Reading / Quality Control Techniques (QC Seven Tools) / Standards Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical analysis is essential for interpreting test data and making quality judgments. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required to prevent minute measurement errors and specimen handling mistakes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Statistical processing and numerical analysis of test results occur frequently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | High creativity is not required as operations follow prescribed procedures accurately. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Metal Materials Testing Technician by the Japan Materials Testing Technology Association
- JIS Z 2305 Non-Destructive Testing Personnel Qualification
Aliases
- Metal Materials Inspector
- Metal Testing Technician
Related Jobs
- Materials Development Technician
- Metallurgical Engineer
- Non-Destructive Testing Technician
- Quality Control Inspector