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name: optical-instrument-repairer
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'optical instrument repairer' (also: optical instrument technician, binoculars repairer, ophthalmic instrument repairer, telescopes repairer, optical instruments repairer, telescope repairer). Use when the user asks for typical optical instrument repairer work such as: Adjust lenses and frames to correct alignment.; Mount, secure, and align finished lenses in frames or optical assemblies, using precision hand tools.; Mount and secure lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing, grinding, or coating machines."
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# 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.

## Core workflow

1. Adjust lenses and frames to correct alignment.
2. Mount, secure, and align finished lenses in frames or optical assemblies, using precision hand tools.
3. Mount and secure lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing, grinding, or coating machines.
4. Shape lenses appropriately so that they can be inserted into frames.
5. Assemble eyeglass frames and attach shields, nose pads, and temple pieces, using pliers, screwdrivers, and drills.
6. Inspect lens blanks to detect flaws, verify smoothness of surface, and ensure thickness of coating on lenses.
7. Clean finished lenses and eyeglasses, using cloths and solvents.
8. Select lens blanks, molds, tools, and polishing or grinding wheels, according to production specifications.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- 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

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2ada3e89-9159-49e7-88f7-4dd435fd95ac), O*NET 30.3 (51-9083.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*