Metal Processing Machine Inspector
きんぞくかこうきかいけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that inspects dimensional accuracy and surface quality of parts manufactured by metal processing machines using various measuring instruments, and confirms and records whether they are within the drawing tolerances.
Description
Metal processing machine inspectors inspect dimensions, shapes, and surface roughness of metal parts and mold products manufactured by lathes, milling machines, etc., using measuring instruments to confirm if they are processed according to specifications. They interpret drawings, manage tolerances, report causes and propose improvements if there are defects or variations. They also handle calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment, recording and analysis of measurement data, and reporting to the quality control department.
Future Outlook
While production automation and automatic inspection systems are advancing, human confirmation tasks such as precision management and equipment calibration are still necessary. A shift to advanced inspection skills in collaboration with IoT and AI quality monitoring technologies is expected.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Stationed / Manufacturing Industry / Night Shift / Shift Work
Career Path
Inspector (Junior) → Metal Processing Machine Inspector → Quality Control Staff → Quality Control Leader → Quality Control Manager
Required Skills
3D Measuring Machine Operation / Blueprint and Drawing Reading / Caliper and Micrometer Operation / Data Analysis / Surface Roughness Measurement
Recommended Skills
ISO9001 Quality Management / Metal Cutting Processing / QC Seven Tools / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required to not miss minute dimensional differences. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Important for managing dimensional tolerances and numerical analysis of measurement results. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since existing methods are used, accuracy is prioritized over novel ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Assistant Metrologist
- Machine Inspection Technician (Grade 1)
- Machine Inspection Technician (Grade 2)
- Quality Control Certification (QC Certification)
Aliases
- Machine Inspector
- Metal Processing Inspector
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