Optical Glass Finisher
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician responsible for polishing, cleaning, coating, inspecting optical glass parts, etc., to achieve high-precision finishing.
Description
Optical glass finishers perform surface polishing, cleaning, coating, and dimensional inspection on glass parts used in camera lenses, microscopes, and optical instruments, ensuring the required optical properties and precision of the products. They use polishing machines and special tools based on drawings and specifications, measuring surface roughness and radius of curvature while proceeding with the work. Work in clean room environments is common, requiring high attention to detail and manual dexterity. They are involved not only in one process of the manufacturing line but also in inspection and quality control.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to the high functionalization of optical products and expansion of AR/VR applications. While some tasks are mechanized by the introduction of automation technology, the value of personnel with skilled manual work skills and quality management abilities increases.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, good at fine work / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Clean Room / Day Shift Rotating System / Factory Work / Fixed Hours Work
Career Path
Apprentice Technician → Skilled Worker → Group Leader → Quality Manager → Production Engineering Engineer → Technical Lecturer
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Clean Room Work / Coating Process / Dimensional Measurement / Polishing Technology
Recommended Skills
Anomaly Detection / Basic Knowledge of Optical Materials / Quality Control Techniques (QC Seven Tools) / Surface Roughness Measurement
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required to not miss minute scratches or dimensional errors. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as work follows prescribed procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work is mainly following instructions, with little proactive advancement. |
| Planning & Organization | Processes are specified, so there is little need to make plans independently. |
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