Instrument Work Summary

One can summarize what they have done throughout the year in a straightforward manner, without needing to use elaborate wording

Why leave the job? Then write down the reasons for the instrument technician’s departure. Hehe. . . The workload is heavy, but that’s not the reason; there are many people in society who do work that is even more demanding than that of a machinist. The importance of a position? That’s nonsense. Neither the factory managers nor society as a whole attach any importance to the role of instrument technicians; many factory owners consider them to be nothing more than manual laborers. I think the salary I wanted to offer didn’t match the actual work required, and that’s why I left. Work plan, haha. Instrument repair technicians are those who handle repairs and maintenance; I’ve never heard of instrument failures being intentional damages. Work plans are a product of the planned economy era; now that we have a market economy for so many years, our leaders still remain stuck in that planned economy mindset, which seriously hinders social development.

I completely agree. Most of the colleagues we hired together work in offices, while I’m responsible for managing the company’s instruments and have to go to the workshops constantly until my legs give out. My salary is even lower than that of those in office-based departments. What’s more, it seems like the company doesn’t value my work at all; they treat me just like a maintenance worker. I’ve been thinking about leaving all along

So, the best thing to do is to quit now!

Then quit and see if it’s easier out there.

The same as you. The leadership’s lack of recognition and understanding regarding instrument work were the reasons why I gave up my year-end bonus and switched jobs right away. . . Perhaps the opportunities are better; after coming out, it feels like there’s a whole world ahead.

Writing an annual summary is really frustrating. To be honest, I think the main reason for leaving was that in this type of work, if everything goes well then it’s fine, but if there are problems, it means the job wasn’t done properly. I’m very tired and frustrated; there are no results. And that’s it. . . .

Yes, these days those who work with instruments are considered secondary support staff; they certainly don’t belong to the technical department. It seems that working with instruments is just like doing maintenance work. Originally, there were 25 people working with instruments, but now only 12 remain – less than half of what it used to be. Chemical plants rely entirely on automated control systems; the largest set of equipment has over 5,000 measurement points. In the workshops, it still seems that there’s always plenty of time with no work to do. Where can one go to argue about this?

Automated instruments serve as the eyes and nervous system of a production facility, but due to a lack of proper leadership and strategic focus, leaders pay attention only to the processing processes and mechanical equipment; in some places, electrical systems are even given more importance than instruments. It is only when problems arise in the facility that people think about the instruments. This shows the importance of the instrumentation field in a factory or enterprise. At the same time, the training and development of instrument technicians cannot be achieved through simple training alone; it also requires their dedication and commitment to their roles, as well as thorough research and reflection, in order to make progress. At the same time, instrument technicians also need to learn a great deal of knowledge from other specialties, such as those related to brackets, piping, and flanges used in the installation of field instruments; these are actually within the scope of tasks performed by riveters, plumbers, welders, etc. Especially when it comes to the maintenance of instruments, technicians need to understand the entire manufacturing process and the flow of operations involved, and they must possess certain qualifications. Such qualifications cannot be acquired in a short time; significant effort and investment are required. But with the influence of societal trends and various industries, few people are able to devote themselves quietly to studying such things; it’s possible to earn more money without putting in much effort, so in this sense, many people have switched from working as instrument technicians. I have been working in instrument installation and maintenance for a full decade, and I can say I have deep insights on this subject. Many colleagues around me have left over the years; some left as soon as they were able to work independently, which is a pity! It’s pitiful too, because companies really don’t pay enough attention to instruments.