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optical instrument assembler

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7311.2

Description

Optical instrument assemblers read blueprints and assembly drawings to assemble lenses and optical instruments, such as microscopes, telescopes, projection equipment, and medical diagnostic equipment. They process, grind, polish, and coat glass materials, centre lenses according to the optical axis, and cement them to the optical frame. They may test the instruments after assembly.

Alternative Labels

assembler of optical instruments

fabricator of optical equipment

fabricator of optical instruments

optical assembly technician

optical equipment assembler

optical equipment fabricator

optical equipment technician

optical instrument assembly practitioner

practitioner of optical instrument assembly

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply optical coating centre lenses clean optical components cut glass ensure conformity to specifications grind glass inspect quality of products join lenses manipulate glass meet deadlines mount optical components on frames operate optical assembly equipment operate optical equipment operate precision measuring equipment read assembly drawings remove defective products report defective manufacturing materials smooth glass surface use precision tools verify lenses compliance

Essential Knowledge

glass coatings glass tempering optical components optical equipment standards optical glass characteristics optical manufacturing process quality standards types of optical instruments

Optional Skills and Competences

adjust manufacturing equipment apply health and safety standards colour glass communicate with customers cut lenses for eyeglasses keep records of work progress maintain optical equipment monitor machine operations order optical supplies process customer orders repair optical equipment replace defect components resolve equipment malfunctions test optical components use CAM software wear appropriate protective gear wear cleanroom suit

Optional Knowledge

microoptics optical engineering optics optoelectronic devices optomechanical devices refractive power

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/15d5636f-7714-4697-850a-67b7f7cb3837

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optical instrument assembler

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