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Overview
Photographic equipment assemblers build cameras, film cameras, projectors and related products by preparing optical, electronic and mechanical components and assembling them to specification.
In job descriptions, look for lenses, mirrors, batteries, image processors, optical coatings, camera assembly, glass handling, product inspection, technical drawings, hand tools and production equipment.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Work is usually on an assembly bench or production line with lenses, mirrors, sensors, housings, batteries and small mechanical parts. Assemblers follow specifications, align optical parts, clean components and inspect the finished camera or projector.
Skills and specializations
Practical skills include camera assembly, centring lenses, applying optical coatings, cleaning optical components, cutting or grinding glass, reading technical information and checking product quality.
Salary context
Salary context depends on production volume, precision requirements, optical adjustment responsibility, machine use, quality inspection duties, repair tasks and whether the job covers one station or several assembly steps. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior assembler, quality control, optical equipment testing, repair work, production coordination, training new assemblers or moving into broader electronic equipment assembly.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names the product type, component size, clean handling rules, hand tools, machinery, microscope or test equipment, quality tolerances and whether soldering or electronic unit assembly is included.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Occupation group
electronic equipment assembler (8212.3)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a7c1431b-a27c-4ab5-ace2-3f8753b481da |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 8212.3.4 |
| ISCO group | 8212 |
| Concept type | Occupation |