Spring Inspector
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that inspects and evaluates the dimensions, appearance, and performance of spring products to sort out defective items.
Description
Spring inspectors ensure the quality of spring products manufactured for automotive parts and industrial machinery by conducting visual inspections, dimensional measurements, hardness tests, etc. They use measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, optical microscopes, and hardness testers to record inspection results on the production line or in the inspection room and sort out defective products. They also handle calibration management based on inspection standards and JIS standards, as well as proposals for improving inspection processes, contributing to in-house quality improvement.
Future Outlook
As quality requirements in manufacturing become more advanced, the demand for precision inspection technicians remains stable. With increased production in the automotive and precision equipment industries, job openings for spring inspectors are expected to continue.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Inspector → Quality Control Leader → Quality Assurance Engineer → Production Control Staff
Required Skills
Dimensional Measurement / Hardness Test / Instrument Calibration / Surface Inspection
Recommended Skills
Non-Destructive Testing / Process Improvement Proposal / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it requires the precision not to miss minute dimensional errors. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work centers on operations based on prescribed procedures, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
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