Paperboard Inspector
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves inspecting the thickness, basis weight, strength, and surface quality of products on paperboard production lines such as cardboard linerboard, confirming compliance with standards, and recording results.
Description
Paperboard inspectors collect product samples in the paperboard manufacturing process, such as cardboard linerboard, and check quality using thickness gauges, basis weight measuring devices, tensile testing machines, and visual inspections. They record compliance with standard values, sort and remove defective products, and provide feedback on inspection data to manufacturing and quality control departments to contribute to process improvements. They work in shifts, monitor production lines, report inspection results, and are required to detect and respond to quality issues early.
Future Outlook
While some tasks will be automated by the introduction of automation and AI-based image inspection technology, human involvement is still necessary for final checks and quality data management, so demand for quality control roles is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Attentive / High concentration / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Paperboard Inspector → Quality Control Staff → Quality Control Leader → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Basis weight measurement / Inspection data recording and reporting / Tensile testing machine operation / Thickness gauge operation
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires attention to detail to not miss minute defects or dimensional differences. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to prolonged standing work and handling heavy samples. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus, with little need for generating new ideas. |
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