As a Photographic Equipment Assembler, you will need to master following:

• apply optical coating
• assemble cameras
• centre lenses
• clean optical components
• cut glass
• digital camera sensors
• join lenses
• operate optical assembly equipment
• optical manufacturing process
• select camera apertures

More generally, a photographic equipment assembler is also versed in:

• cameras
• electronics
• ensure conformity to specifications
• glass coatings
• grind glass
• inspect quality of products
• manipulate glass
• meet deadlines
• operate optical equipment
• operate precision measuring equipment
• optical equipment standards
• optical glass characteristics
• photographic lenses
• quality standards
• read assembly drawings
• remove defective products
• report defective manufacturing materials
• smooth glass surface
• use precision tools
• verify lenses compliance
• wear cleanroom suit

It also helps to know the following:

• circuit diagrams
• interpret technical information for electronic repair work
• maintain optical equipment
• maintain photographic equipment
• operate optical measuring equipment
• order optical supplies
• repair optical equipment
• test optical components
• write records for repairs
• adjust manufacturing equipment
• apply health and safety standards
• assemble electronic units
• communicate with customers
• electrical engineering
• glass tempering
• keep records of work progress
• maintain electronic equipment
• monitor machine operations
• optical engineering
• optics
• optoelectronic devices
• optoelectronics
• process customer orders
• refractive power
• replace defect components
• resolve equipment malfunctions
• use CAM software
• wear appropriate protective gear