§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

optical instrument assembler

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

optoelectronic devices optics refractive power microoptics optical engineering optomechanical devices

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

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

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)