Optical Mechanic
ANZSCO 399914
400
30%
33%
48 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Optical Mechanics operate machines to grind, polish and surface optical lenses to meet prescription requirements, and fit lenses to spectacle frames.
What they typically do
- Selects and assembles optical elements for instruments and fits them in position.
- Scrapes, files and laps mount of instrument to align optical elements.
- Centres, focuses, adjusts and calibrates instrument on standard targets.
- Anchors lenses and other optical elements with adhesives or retaining ring.
States and territories
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Optical Mechanic.
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers