Wire Drawing Inspector
しんせんけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that inspects and evaluates the quality of metal wire produced in the wire drawing process. Checks dimensions, surface condition, and mechanical properties to determine compliance with standards.
Description
Wire drawing inspectors sample and inspect metal wire after manufacturing to ensure it meets required diameters, surface quality, and mechanical properties. They measure diameters using micrometers or calipers, and observe surface defects visually or with microscopes. They also operate tensile testing machines and hardness testers to evaluate mechanical strength, and determine pass/fail based on standards such as JIS. Inspection results are recorded and reported as data, and if abnormalities are found, they collaborate with manufacturing departments to investigate causes and propose improvements.
Future Outlook
Although some inspection tasks will be mechanized due to advances in automation and IoT, human intervention is necessary for advanced judgments and equipment maintenance. Quality requirements continue to increase, and demand for highly specialized inspection technicians remains stable.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Quality Inspector → Quality Control Engineer → Production Technology Staff → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Assurance Specialist
Required Skills
Dimensional Measurement / Microscope Operation / Operation of Material Testing Machines / Safety and Health Knowledge / Understanding of Quality Standards
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing / Metallurgy / Statistical Quality Control (SPC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To not miss fine surface defects or dimensional errors. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows standardized procedures. |
Aliases
- Wire Inspector
- Wire Material Inspector
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- Non-Destructive Testing Technician
- Product Inspector
- Surface Inspector