About this career
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.
Essential skills
cut glass
ensure conformity to specifications
manipulate glass
meet deadlines
operate automated optical inspection machine
operate optical assembly equipment
operate optical equipment
operate optical measuring equipment
perform minor repairs to equipment
read engineering drawings
read standard blueprints
remove defective products
repair optical equipment
replace defect components
smooth glass surface
use precision tools
use tools for construction and repair
verify lenses compliance
Required knowledge
blueprints
glass tempering
optical equipment standards
optical glass characteristics
quality standards
types of optical instruments
Additional skills
apply health and safety standards
colour glass
communicate with customers
cut lenses for eyeglasses
keep records of work progress
maintain optical equipment
order optical supplies
resolve equipment malfunctions
test optical components
microoptics
optical engineering
optics
optoelectronic devices
optomechanical devices
refractive power
Also known as
optical instruments engineer
optical instrument technician
optical instrument engineer
optical instruments servicer
optical instruments worker
ophthalmic instrument repairer
binocular repairer
telescopes repairer
ophthalmic instruments repairer
telescope repairer
binoculars repairer
optical instrument servicer
optical instruments technician
optical instruments repairer
optical instrument worker