Shipbuilding Painting Inspector
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
In the shipbuilding field, a specialist profession that inspects coating thickness, appearance, and adhesion in the painting processes of hulls and structures to ensure quality.
Description
Shipbuilding painting inspectors use coating thickness gauges and visual inspections in each process from after surface preparation to finishing in the ship's painting process to measure and evaluate the thickness, appearance, and adhesion of the coating, and confirm conformity to standards. They report defective areas and defects, collaborate with the painting work team to implement improvement measures, as well as create work records and documents related to quality control. While considering safety management and environmental conservation, they fulfill the role of ensuring high weather resistance and rust prevention performance.
Future Outlook
Due to demand for ship repairs and the introduction of new technologies such as high-performance paints, demand for specialized inspection technicians is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / On-site Work / Project-Based / Shift Work / Work at Heights
Career Path
Painting Worker → Shipbuilding Painting Inspector → Quality Control Supervisor → Quality Control Manager → Quality Assurance Department Head
Required Skills
Coating Thickness Measurement Equipment Operation / Quality Control / Rust Prevention Treatment / Safety Management Knowledge / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
CAD (Drawing Verification) / Non-Destructive Testing Technology / Quality Management (ISO) / Understanding of Paint Chemical Properties
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to detect minute defects and differences in coating thickness. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work centers on procedure-based inspections, with little demand for creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Organic Solvent Work Supervisor
- Painting Technician (Steel Structures/Shipbuilding)
Related Jobs
- Painter
- Quality Control Inspector
- Shipbuilding Welder