Watch Parts Inspector

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Occupation that inspects metal parts for watches using magnifiers and measuring instruments to ensure quality.

Description

Watch parts inspectors inspect metal parts such as gears, bearings, and rings used in wristwatches and wall clocks with loupes, microscopes, image measuring devices, 3D measuring machines, etc., to verify if dimensions, shapes, and surface finishes meet standards. They sort and remove defective parts, record and report inspection results, and maintain the inspection environment as well as calibrate and maintain equipment. High attention to detail and concentration are required, with work primarily involving standing on production lines or in clean rooms.

Future Outlook

Although the domestic watch industry is shrinking, demand for high-precision inspection personnel remains stable at luxury watch manufacturers and precision parts manufacturers. Expansion into other fields such as medical devices and precision mechanical parts is also expected.

Personality Traits

Attentive / Dexterous hands, skilled in fine work / High concentration / Patient

Work Style

Clean room work / Factory work / Shift work / Standing work

Career Path

Watch Assembler → Precision Equipment Inspector → Quality Control Engineer → Manufacturing Management → Quality Assurance

Required Skills

Compliance with work procedures and quality standards / Measuring instrument operation / Reading and recording measurement values

Recommended Skills

Basic machining knowledge / Data entry / Equipment maintenance / Quality control (QC methods)

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Essential attention to detail to detect minute scratches and slight dimensional errors.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Communication Skills Work is mainly performed individually, with minimal verbal interaction.
Creativity & Ideation Follows existing inspection procedures; little originality is required.

Related Qualifications

  • QC Certification

Aliases

  • Watch Parts Inspector

Related Jobs

  • Metal Processing Inspector
  • Precision Equipment Inspector
  • Quality Control Engineer
  • Watch Assembler

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