Optical Lens Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Optical lens workers are manufacturing technicians who polish, process, and coat optical lenses used in cameras, microscopes, telescopes, etc., and handle assembly and inspection.
Description
Optical lens workers roughly grind the lens shape from glass blanks or plastic materials, then polish to micron-level precision. After polishing, they apply coatings such as anti-reflective films and inspect surface accuracy, transmittance, and refractive index using optical measurement instruments like interferometers and spectrometers. When combining multiple lenses, they perform centering and alignment, and finally assemble and adjust as an optical system, conducting performance tests. The entire process requires high concentration and accuracy, and they also engage in improvement activities for quality control and production efficiency enhancement.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of demand for optical components in smartphones, automobiles, medical devices, and AR/VR fields, the demand for optical lens workers with precision processing skills is expected to remain steady. While automation and AI technologies are advancing, skilled technicians remain essential for advanced quality control and manufacturing of special-purpose lenses.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Lens Polisher → Senior Lens Polisher → Process Manager → Quality Control Engineer → Production Technology Engineer
Required Skills
Grinding and Polishing Techniques / Lens Alignment / Operation and Calibration of Optical Measurement Instruments / Painting and Coating Techniques
Recommended Skills
CAD (Optical Design Software) / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Reading English Technical Documents / Strength of Materials
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because micron-level precision is required. |
Aliases
- Lens Polisher
- Optical Lens Polisher
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