Description
Optical instrument repairers repair optical instruments, such as microscopes, telescopes, camera optics, and compasses. They test the instruments to ensure they function properly. In a military context they also read blueprints to be able to repair the instruments.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
use tools for construction and repairoperate optical measuring equipmentverify lenses complianceread standard blueprintsuse precision toolsperform minor repairs to equipmentmeet deadlinesreplace defect componentscut glassoperate automated optical inspection machineoperate optical assembly equipmentrepair optical equipmentoperate optical equipmentsmooth glass surfacemanipulate glassensure conformity to specificationsread engineering drawingsremove defective productsorder optical suppliesresolve equipment malfunctionsapply health and safety standardstest optical componentsmaintain optical equipmentcut lenses for eyeglassescolour glasscommunicate with customerskeep records of work progress