Weighing Instrument Assembler
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing position responsible for assembling parts, fine-tuning, inspecting, and calibrating weighing instruments such as scales.
Description
Weighing instrument assemblers assemble parts of scales and measuring instruments using hand tools or dedicated machines, perform torque management and soldering, and verify and calibrate accuracy using micrometers, calipers, etc. To ensure product quality, they are required to read drawings and comply with inspection procedures. They work on production lines or in custom-order production sites and may collaborate with line leaders and quality control departments on improvement activities.
Future Outlook
Due to the importance of quality control in manufacturing and the spread of IoT/automation technologies, demand for precision assembly technicians is expected to remain stable, and enhancing expertise will broaden career opportunities.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory work / Full-time or contract employee / Manufacturing line / Shift work
Career Path
Assembly Worker → Line Leader → Production Engineering → Quality Control → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint reading / Calibration of measuring instruments / Quality inspection / Soldering skills / Torque wrench operation / Use of hand tools
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD operation / Precision measurement / Reading English documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required in assembling fine parts |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is mainly required to accurately perform instructed tasks |
Related Qualifications
- Metrologist
Aliases
- Measuring Instrument Assembler
- Weighing Instrument Assembler
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