Eyeglass Frame Assembler
めがねわくくみたてこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that assembles eyeglass frame parts by hand and with machines, inspects them while maintaining precision, and finishes them.
Description
Eyeglass frame assemblers assemble metal or plastic eyeglass frame parts using screws, rivets, welding, etc., and perform dimensional inspections with calipers or micrometers. They finish surfaces using buffing or polishing machines and remove defective products. High precision is maintained through torque management and part adjustments for each process, producing products of stable quality. Work may be in line production or primarily manual for small lots, requiring speed and accuracy based on skill level.
Future Outlook
Stable demand due to increasing eyeglass needs from aging population, but automation is advancing, with some tasks becoming mechanized. Succession of skilled technicians' expertise is a challenge.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Eyeglass frame assembler → Line leader → Process manager → Manufacturing engineer → Quality control staff
Required Skills
Joining techniques / Measuring tool usage / Polishing machine operation / Precision parts assembly techniques / Torque driver operation
Recommended Skills
Basic knowledge of optical instruments / CAD drawing interpretation / Quality control methods (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of small parts directly affects quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work follows fixed procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | High need to follow instructed tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it mainly involves simple numerical measurements and no advanced analysis is required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because adherence to procedures is more important than planning production. |
Related Qualifications
- Eyeglass Manufacturing Technician (National Certification)
Aliases
- Eyeglass Frame Assembler
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