optical instrument repairer
Optical instrument repairers repair optical instruments, such as microscopes, telescopes, camera optics, and compasses. They test the instruments to ensure they function properly. In a military context they also read blueprints to be able to repair the instruments.
Also called: optical instruments engineer, optical instrument technician, optical instrument engineer, optical instruments servicer, optical instruments worker, ophthalmic instrument repairer, binocular repairer, telescopes repairer
- 24
- essential skills
- 15
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7311
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
24- blueprints
- cut glass
- ensure conformity to specifications
- glass tempering
- manipulate glass
- meet deadlines
- operate automated optical inspection machine
- operate optical assembly equipment
- operate optical equipment
- operate optical measuring equipment
- optical equipment standards
- optical glass characteristics
- perform minor repairs to equipment
- quality standards
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- remove defective products
- repair optical equipment
- replace defect components
- smooth glass surface
- types of optical instruments
- use precision tools
- use tools for construction and repair
- verify lenses compliance
Optional skills
15- apply health and safety standards
- colour glass
- communicate with customers
- cut lenses for eyeglasses
- keep records of work progress
- maintain optical equipment
- microoptics
- optical engineering
- optics
- optoelectronic devices
- optomechanical devices
- order optical supplies
- refractive power
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- test optical components
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