Contact Lens Manufacturing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Contact lens manufacturing workers handle the processes from raw material forming to polishing, inspection, and coating of contact lenses.
Description
Contact lens manufacturing workers use optical polymer materials for lens forming (injection molding or thermoforming), finishing polishing, surface treatment coating, UV curing, and quality inspections such as geometric tolerances, refractive index, and oxygen permeability. In a clean room environment, they operate machines and measuring instruments to stably supply products that meet strict quality standards as medical devices. They may also be involved in production line improvements and troubleshooting.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings are expected due to increasing demand for vision correction in an aging society and responses to diversifying lens shapes and materials. While automation and robot introduction progress, manual fine adjustments and advanced quality inspections will continue.
Personality Traits
Attitude that Values Quality / High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Clean Room / Day Shift / Factory Work / Rotating Shift / Standing Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Quality Control (QC) Staff → Production Technology → Factory Manager (Line Leader) → Manufacturing Engineer
Required Skills
Clean Room Work Knowledge / Measuring Equipment Operation / Optical Equipment Handling / Processing Machine Operation / Quality Management
Recommended Skills
English Technical Document Reading / ISO13485 Knowledge / Materials Engineering Basic Knowledge / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise work is essential because minute scratches or defects directly affect quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | It often involves steadily executing standardized processes, so creativity is not particularly required. |
| Planning & Organization | Since the process is advanced based on work procedures, advanced planning ability is not required. |
Aliases
- Contact Lens Manufacturing Technician
- Contact Lens Operator
- Lens Manufacturing Worker
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