Optical instrument disassembly and cleaning worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized job that disassembles optical instruments, cleans and inspects each part, and reassembles them.
Description
Optical instrument disassembly and cleaning workers safely and precisely disassemble lenses, prisms, and housing parts that constitute optical equipment such as microscopes, cameras, and telescopes, and remove dirt and foreign matter using ultrasonic cleaners or dedicated cleaning agents. After cleaning, they conduct surface inspections and, if necessary, perform re-polishing or drying processes. Finally, they reassemble the parts in a clean environment, conduct operational checks and performance tests. High attention to detail and manual dexterity are required.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to the expansion of semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturing bases. While automation advances, advanced manual cleaning techniques will continue to be required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Clean room work / Indoor factory work / Precision work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Optical machinery assembler → Optical equipment maintenance engineer → Quality control staff → Production technology engineer → Technical instructor
Required Skills
Precision parts handling / Procedure manual reading / Safe handling of cleaning chemicals / Surface inspection / Ultrasonic cleaner operation
Recommended Skills
Clean room work experience / Drying and dehydration techniques / Electron microscope operation / Quality control methods
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to not miss fine dirt or scratches. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | More focused on manual work than precision measurement, with fewer advanced calculations. |
Aliases
- Lens cleaner
- Optical equipment cleaner
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- Clean room operator
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