Camera Lens Assembly Worker
かめられんずくみたてこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that precisely assembles camera lenses, performs polishing, inspection, and adjustment. Requires high precision and optical performance.
Description
Camera lens assembly workers use dedicated jigs and tools to assemble glass lenses and metal mount parts in a clean room environment. They maintain parts in a clean state after grinding and polishing processes, perform alignment, and inspect and adjust optical characteristics such as focal length and aperture values using measurement instruments (interferometers, MTF testers, etc.). Minute misalignments or contamination can affect product performance, so strict management and high attention to detail are required. In addition to line work or individual assembly, they may also be involved in process improvements or jig adjustments during new product introductions.
Future Outlook
Automation and robotization are advancing, but skilled workers are needed for advanced fine adjustments and new materials, so demand will continue at a certain level. Future prospects improve by honing skills in quality assurance and process improvement.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Clean room / Contract employee / Factory work / Full-time employee / Shift work
Career Path
Lens Assembly Operator → Skilled Operator → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Engineer → Production Manager
Required Skills
Clean room work / Fine adjustment techniques / Handling precision parts / Operation of optical measurement equipment / Tool operation
Recommended Skills
Basic knowledge of polishing processes / Basic quality control / Jig design / Process improvement
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute misalignments or scratches can lead to product defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Low need for creativity as it follows prescribed procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly manual-based work, so leadership is not highly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No complex mathematical analysis; mainly reading basic measurement values. |
Aliases
- Lens Assembler
- Optical Equipment Assembler
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