What is an optical instrument repairer and how to become one

Key steps to become an optical instrument repairer

1. Explore optical instrument repairer education requirements

   Most common optical instrument repairer degrees

   Associate

   34.8 %

   High School Diploma

   30.4 %

   Bachelor's

   17.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific optical instrument repairer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Technical Manuals	22.67%
   Telescopes	18.27%
   Hand Tools	14.67%
   Prism	12.56%
   Night Vision Devices	8.37%

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3. Research optical instrument repairer duties and responsibilities

   • Perform maintenance on optical instruments and relate equipment, including binoculars, telescopes, range finders, and ballistic computers.
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   • Disassemble equipment and inspect gears, lenses and prisms for broken and worn parts and replace them when need.
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4. Apply for optical instrument repairer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an optical instrument repairer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams