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optical instrument assembler

Optical instrument assemblers read blueprints and assembly drawings to assemble lenses and optical instruments, such as microscopes, telescopes, projection equipment, and medical diagnostic equipment.

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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

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
verify lenses compliance
operate precision measuring equipment
OPTIONALOptional competences
colour glass
monitor machine operations
use CAM software

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Skills overview

51total
28 essential
23 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 28 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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