Lens Sandblasting Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technician who uses sandblast equipment to apply uniform roughening or matte finish to the surface of optical lenses.
Description
Lens sandblasting workers set abrasives in sandblast equipment or air guns and apply uniform matte processing or fine roughening to the surfaces of glass or plastic optical lenses. Operators adjust polishing pressure and abrasive types while following design drawings or work instructions, using techniques such as rotating the lenses to finish the surface. After processing, they go through cleaning and drying steps, then perform visual inspections or microscopic checks to confirm the absence of scratches and uniformity, passing products that meet quality standards to the next process. The job requires enduring long hours of standing work and air pressure impacts while carefully handling delicate optical components without damage.
Future Outlook
Even with the introduction of laser processing and automation technologies, the demand for manual sandblasting processing is expected to be maintained to some extent for special-purpose optical components that require high-precision surface finishing.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Lens Sandblasting Worker → Quality Inspector → Production Engineer → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Abrasive Selection and Replacement / Sandblast Machine Operation / Understanding Work Instructions / Washing and Drying Process Management
Recommended Skills
Industrial Safety Knowledge / Optical Basics Knowledge / Precision Measuring Instrument Operation / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high attention to detail is required to not miss minute surface irregularities or scratches. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because standing work and handling for certain periods require physical strength and endurance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work procedures are standardized, and accurate execution is valued more than new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantitative analysis or advanced mathematical processing is hardly required. |
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