Discharge Tube Assembler
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Job responsible for the manufacturing processes from assembly of discharge tubes (vacuum tubes or electron tubes) through vacuum evacuation, sealing, and inspection.
Description
Discharge tube assemblers perform cutting and shaping of glass tubes, placement of internal electrodes, formation of vacuum environment using vacuum evacuation equipment, sealing and heat treatment, soldering, appearance inspection, and electrical testing to manufacture discharge tubes that meet quality standards. The work is conducted in clean rooms or factory lines, repeating manual operations and dedicated equipment handling to ensure precision and airtightness.
Future Outlook
Although vacuum tubes have receded from mainstream products, demand remains in niche applications such as medical equipment, audio amplifiers, and research devices. In the future, automation of manufacturing processes and applications in IoT sensor technologies are anticipated, with challenges in technology succession and production line reforms.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and skilled in detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Line Leader → Manufacturing Technician → Quality Control → Equipment Maintenance → Production Control
Required Skills
Glass Processing / Quality Inspection / Reading Measuring Instruments / Soldering / Vacuum Evacuation Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Clean Room Operations / Fine Processing / Safety and Health Knowledge / Tool Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small defects directly lead to product defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks with little generation of new ideas. |
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