Lens Shutter Installer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician who handles the assembly process for lens shutters mounted on cameras and optical instruments, including parts attachment, adjustments, and operational inspections.
Description
Lens shutter installers work on assembly lines for lens shutters equipped in optical instruments such as cameras and telescopes, accurately attaching shutter blades and control mechanisms, performing torque adjustments, operational testing and inspections, and fine adjustments. Using specialized tools and measuring instruments, they position and fasten minute parts, requiring high attention and work precision. They also contribute to quality improvement through defect root cause analysis and process improvement proposals, and handle a wide range of tasks such as line changeovers, jig preparation, and creating work records.
Future Outlook
While the consumer camera market is a concern due to shrinkage, demand for parts in precision optical instruments for industrial and medical applications is stable or increasing. Acquiring technologies for new fields such as automotive ADAS and industrial sensors will broaden career opportunities.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Clean Room Work / Factory Work / Line Work / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Line Worker → Chief Assembly Worker → Production Technology Staff → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Assembly and adjustment of precision instruments / Interpretation of drawings and assembly instructions / Measuring instrument operation (micrometer, calipers) / Torque wrench operation
Recommended Skills
5S Kaizen activities / Process management / Quality control (QC Seven Tools)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the assembly precision of minute parts directly affects quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required. |
| Planning & Organization | Work procedures are standardized, placing low demand on planning abilities. |
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