Glass Grinding Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that precisely polishes and laps glass surfaces to ensure smoothness and parallelism.
Description
Glass grinding workers polish and lap the surfaces of glass parts used in optical lenses, prisms, semiconductor wafer substrates, etc., finishing flatness and parallelism to high precision. They use lapping plates, diamond abrasives, interferometers, surface roughness meters, and other measuring instruments to measure surface accuracy and repeat fine adjustments as needed. Work is performed in factories, requiring dust and vibration countermeasures and protective gear. High concentration and manual dexterity are required.
Future Outlook
Demand for specialized technicians remains stable due to needs for high-precision glass parts in optical instruments and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, while automation advances require skills in machine operation and programming.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with Hands, Skilled at Fine Work / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / Protective Gear Required / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Polishing Operator → Chief Polishing Technician → Quality Control Staff → Production Management → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Abrasive Adjustment / Dimensional Measurement / Interferometer Measurement / Polishing Machine Operation / Surface Roughness Measurement
Recommended Skills
Basic Materials Science Knowledge / CAD Drawing Reading Ability / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is essential because minute irregularities affect performance. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is required for handling heavy glass products. |
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