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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

quality standards optical glass characteristics optical manufacturing process optical components optical equipment standards types of optical instruments glass coatings glass tempering optoelectronic devices optics microoptics refractive power optical engineering optomechanical devices

Practical Skills

grind glass verify lenses compliance use precision tools operate precision measuring equipment meet deadlines mount optical components on frames apply optical coating join lenses cut glass report defective manufacturing materials inspect quality of products operate optical assembly equipment operate optical equipment smooth glass surface manipulate glass read assembly drawings clean optical components ensure conformity to specifications centre lenses remove defective products order optical supplies resolve equipment malfunctions use CAM software process customer orders apply health and safety standards wear cleanroom suit test optical components maintain optical equipment adjust manufacturing equipment wear appropriate protective gear cut lenses for eyeglasses replace defect components colour glass repair optical equipment communicate with customers keep records of work progress monitor machine operations