Lens Material Polisher
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that polishes materials for optical lenses to finish the surface to the specified shape and precision.
Description
Lens material polishers are specialists who polish glass or plastic materials serving as raw materials for optical lenses, finishing the surfaces to match the designed curvature, dimensions, and tolerances. They set up polishing machines, apply abrasives to buffs or polishing cloths, and repeatedly perform dimension measurements and surface roughness inspections during processing. They remove minute scratches and irregularities to ensure high quality that does not affect transmittance or refractive index. Team-based process management and collaboration with quality control personnel are important, and they adapt to new materials and polishing technologies.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for precision optical equipment, stable demand is expected as fine processing technicians. In the future, acquiring automation and AI-based polishing process control technologies will be key to competitiveness.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Polishing Staff → Team Leader → Process Engineer → Quality Control → Production Technology
Required Skills
Polishing Machine Operation / Polishing Material Selection / Surface Roughness Measurement
Recommended Skills
Knowledge of Material Properties / Machine Maintenance and Inspection / Optical Design
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to not miss minute irregularities or scratches and finish with high precision. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves prolonged standing work and manual labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is relatively unnecessary because it follows standardized procedures for the polishing process. |
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