Watch Glass Manufacturer
とけいガラスせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that manufactures glass parts used as watch crystals from raw material blending through forming, polishing, and coating in an integrated process.
Description
Watch glass manufacturers produce glass or sapphire crystal components used as crystals for wristwatches and table clocks. After selecting and blending raw materials, they form them in high-temperature furnaces and perform dimensional and surface finishing through cutting and polishing. They also handle coating processes to improve wear resistance and anti-reflectivity, as well as quality inspections. High precision control and careful work are required, combining machine operations and manual labor in the production line.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the luxury watch market, demand for high-precision glass parts is expected to continue, but as automation technologies are introduced, adaptability to machine operation and technology development will be required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Engineer
Required Skills
Glass Forming / Measurement Instrument Operation / Polishing Techniques / Quality Control
Recommended Skills
CNC Machine Operation / Optical Measurement / Thin Film Coating
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute scratches or dimensional errors lead to product defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Manufacturing processes are mainly rule-based work, where accuracy is emphasized over new ideas. |
Aliases
- Watch Glass Artisan
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