Metal Refining Inspector
きんぞくせいれんけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that inspects and analyzes the chemical composition and physical properties of materials during metal refining and manufacturing processes to ensure quality standards.
Description
Metal refining inspectors use samples taken from melting furnaces or product samples to operate chemical analysis equipment (such as ICP emission spectrometers and titration analyzers) and physical testing machines (such as hardness testers and tensile testers), measuring and evaluating component compositions and mechanical properties. They identify quality issues through metallographic observation using optical microscopes and statistical processing of test data, and provide feedback to the manufacturing department. They perform quality assurance tasks based on ISO and JIS standards, and are also involved in process improvements and support for new material development.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of quality assurance and strengthening of environmental regulations, the demand for precise analysis skills remains stable. In the future, the introduction of automated inspection technologies using IoT and AI will progress, increasing the need for data science knowledge.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Curious or Inquisitive / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Quality Inspector → Quality Control Manager → Materials Engineer → Manufacturing Department Leader → Quality Management Position
Required Skills
Chemical Analysis Techniques / ICP Analyzer Operation / Metallographic Observation / Operation of Hardness and Tensile Testers / Statistical Analysis
Recommended Skills
ISO9001 Internal Audit / Non-Destructive Testing / Quality Management / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required to not miss minute deviations from standards. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical processing of analysis data and statistical analysis are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine inspection tasks are the main focus, and creativity is relatively less required. |
Aliases
- Metal Materials Inspector
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- Analytical Chemist
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