Profession precision device inspector

Precision device inspectors make sure precision devices, such as micrometers and gauges, operate according to design specifications. They may adjust the precision devices and their components in case of any faults.

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Personality Type

Knowledge

  • Precision engineering

    Engineering discipline related to the fields of electrical engineering, electronics engineering, software engineering, optical engineering, and mechanical engineering that deals with the development of apparatus with very low tolerances.

  • Quality standards

    The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

  • Precision mechanics

    Precision or fine mechanics is a subdiscipline in engineering that focuses on the design and development of smaller precision machines.

  • Quality assurance procedures

    The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.

  • Precision measuring instruments

    Instruments used for precision measuring or manufacture, such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, scales, and microscopes.

Skills

  • Troubleshoot

    Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

  • Monitor machine operations

    Observe machine operations and evaluate product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.

  • Meet deadlines

    Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

  • Read standard blueprints

    Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

  • Report defective manufacturing materials

    Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

  • Conduct quality control analysis

    Conduct inspections and tests of services, processes, or products to evaluate quality.

  • Communicate test results to other departments

    Communicate testing information such as testing schedules, samples testing statistics and test results, to the relevant departments.

  • Read assembly drawings

    Read and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a product.

  • Ensure conformity to specifications

    Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.

Optional knowledge and skills

measure electrical characteristics keep records of work progress check system parameters against reference values microprocessors write records for repairs send faulty equipment back to assembly line use precision tools microelectromechanical systems remove defective products electrical engineering write inspection reports calibrate precision instrument instrument performance elements microoptics micromechanics research equipment needs micromechatronic engineering operate precision measuring equipment microelectronics moem electronics waste removal regulations resolve equipment malfunctions mechanical engineering circuit diagrams maintain test equipment operate precision machinery calibrate electronic instruments interpret electrical diagrams

Source: Sisyphus ODB