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How many Optical Technician jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 9 Optical Technician jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Optical Technician do?

Meter fitters build and maintain electric meter systems for facilities or buildings. They build in accordance with regulations and repair faults and other problems. They test the equipment and advise on the use and care.

Tasks required include:

• Examines drawings or specifications to determine appropriate methods, materials and sequence of operation.
• Marks out and machines aluminium, brass, steel and plastics using machine tools such as grinders, lathes and shapers.
• Tests watches and clocks for repair to diagnose faults and removes, repairs or replaces damaged and worn parts.
• Tests completed timepiece for accuracy using electronic or other test equipment.
• Carries out service tasks such as cleaning, oiling and regulating.
• Checks prepared parts for accuracy using measuring equipment, assembles parts and adjusts as necessary using hand and machine tools.
• Positions, aligns and secures optical lenses in mounts.
• Tests, adjusts and repairs precision and optical instruments.

What are the entry requirements for a Optical Technician?

Some GCSEs/S grades qualifications may be required. Training is usually via an apprenticeship including work experience and practical and technical training leading to recognised awards.

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