Optical Glass Molding Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures glass products with optical properties (such as lenses and prisms) using high-temperature molding techniques.
Description
Optical glass molding workers heat glass materials for optical components such as camera lenses, microscope lenses, and prisms in high-temperature furnaces, and mold them into prescribed shapes using dedicated molds or molding machines. They manage temperature and adjust press conditions, then perform dimensional measurements and defect inspections after cooling. To maintain product precision, work environments often include clean rooms or temperature-controlled lines. They also contribute to process improvements and production efficiency enhancements, collaborating with quality control and design departments to optimize process designs.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing demand for optical devices and expansion in applications such as autonomous driving and AR/VR. Automation and AI inspection technologies are advancing, requiring higher-level technical skills.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Clean Room / Equipment Management / Night Shift / Shift Work
Career Path
製造オペレーター → チーフオペレーター → 生産技術エンジニア → 品質管理担当 → 工場管理者
Required Skills
Dimensional Measurement / Furnace Temperature Control / Molding Machine Operation / Product Inspection and Quality Control
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Basics / English Literature Reading / Materials Engineering Knowledge / Optical Design Basics
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute dimensional errors directly affect product performance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many standardized processes, creative thinking is not particularly required. |
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