Optical Glass Maker
6AI USED FOR6%moving to51%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £26,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION →
Optical Glass Maker
Optical glass makers craft lenses for glasses, cameras, telescopes and medical equipment. They mix materials, heat them in furnaces, shape and polish the glass so it is perfectly clear and precise.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Who hires for this
Carl Zeiss LtdA global leader in optical systems and optoelectronics, offering innovative products and solutions.Rodenstock LtdSpecialises in high-quality lenses and optical products, committed to precision and innovation.Essilor LtdA world leader in ophthalmic optics, dedicated to improving lives by improving sight.Optical ExpressA leading provider of eye care services and optical products in the UK.Hoya Lens UKA manufacturer of innovative optical lenses and solutions for vision care.