Plug Inspector (Spark Plug)
プラグけんさこう（てんかプラグ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that conducts multifaceted inspections of dimensions, electrical properties, appearance, etc., to maintain the quality of spark plugs for automobiles and industrial machinery.
Description
Plug Inspectors (Spark Plugs) specialize in quality inspection of spark plugs used in automobile engines and other applications. They measure dimensions using micrometers and calipers, and check electrical properties with withstand voltage testers and insulation resistance meters. In visual inspections, they use microscopes and image processing devices to detect surface abnormalities or cracks, and perform analysis and reporting of defective products. Inspection data is registered in quality management systems and fed back for manufacturing process improvements. Work is conducted in line production or batch inspection formats, requiring both precision and speed.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing quality requirements in the automotive industry. In the future, automated visual inspection and AI-based inspection automation will advance, requiring inspection technicians to understand machine learning and IoT technologies.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Worker / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Shift Work
Career Path
New Inspector → Veteran Inspector → Quality Control Staff → Inspection Leader → Quality Manager
Required Skills
Dimensional Measurement / Electrical Property Testing Machine Operation / Image Processing Device Operation / QC Process Chart
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / Electrical Circuit Basics / Machine Inspection / QC Tools / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires accuracy to detect minute dimensional errors or variations in electrical properties. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Strictly adheres to prescribed inspection procedures, with little need for idea generation. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work is primarily manual-based, with limited scope for independent tasks. |
| Planning & Organization | Work procedures are standardized, with little planning required. |
Related Qualifications
- Mechanical Inspection Technician (National Qualification)
- Metrologist
- Quality Management Certification
Aliases
- Spark Plug Inspector
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