innstiller

Innstiller is a Norwegian noun referring to a person who adjusts, calibrates, or tunes equipment, instruments, or settings. The term is commonly used in technical, engineering, and production contexts to denote someone responsible for configuring devices to meet specifications. It can also be used more broadly for any person who fine-tunes a system or process, such as a technician, engineer, or operator who optimizes performance.

Etymology and usage notes: Innstiller is formed from the prefix inn- (inward, into) and the verb stille, in the sense of placing or arranging something. The related noun innstilling means the act or result of setting, adjustment, or calibration. In everyday Norwegian, innstilling more often refers to a setting or configuration, while innstiller emphasizes the person or role performing the adjustment. The word is used across fields such as electronics, acoustics, metrology, manufacturing, and broadcasting.

Examples and scope: In an electronics workshop, an innstiller calibrates instruments to ensure accuracy. In a radio or television studio, an innstiller may be responsible for tuning equipment before a broadcast. In manufacturing, an innstiller adjusts machines to achieve the required tolerances. Depending on context, the English equivalents include adjuster, calibrator, tuner, or technician.

Related terms: innstilling (the setting), justering or kalibrering (adjustment or calibration). The concept is closely linked to quality control and equipment maintenance, where precise configuration is essential for reliable performance.

See also: innstilling, justering, kalibrering, tekniker.