What You'll Do

  • Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, or lens carriers, using timing instruments.
  • Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
  • Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools.
  • Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
  • Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed or light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
  • Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges.
  • Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, or laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
  • Requisition parts or materials.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, or specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method, and operation sequence.
  • Fabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, or mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, or precision hand tools, according to specifications.

Essential Skills

Troubleshooting 3.88/5
Repairing 3.75/5
Critical Thinking 3.5/5
Equipment Maintenance 3.38/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.38/5
Reading Comprehension 3.12/5
Active Listening 3.12/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.12/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.12/5
Time Management 3.12/5
Speaking 3.0/5
Active Learning 3.0/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to understand the kind of profile this role rewards. It helps you judge whether this career looks like a stronger match than your current role, a nearby move worth exploring, or a broader path to compare more seriously.

Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Cautiousness, Achievement Orientation, Perseverance

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Near Vision 3.88/5
Visualization 3.75/5
Finger Dexterity 3.62/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.38/5
Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.38/5
Written Comprehension 3.25/5
Manual Dexterity 3.25/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

Email software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word RepairTRAX Statistical process control SPC software

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.85/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.46/5)
  • Cautiousness (High importance: 4.26/5)
  • Achievement Orientation (High importance: 3.97/5)
  • Perseverance (High importance: 3.95/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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Career Fit FAQs

Is this career a good fit for me

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Can this help if I want to stay in my field

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