How do they match: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

  • Hand Glass Cutter
  • Hand Lens Polisher
  • Bench Hand
  • Contact Lens Lathe Operator
  • Lab Operations Coordinator
  • Laboratory Operations Coordinator
  • Line Operator
  • Optical Goods Drill Operator
  • Optical Goods Drilling Machine Operator

  • Mount and secure lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing, grinding, or coating machines.
  • Mount, secure, and align finished lenses in frames or optical assemblies, using precision hand tools.
  • Position and adjust cutting tools to specified curvature, dimensions, and depth of cut.
  • Repair broken parts, using precision hand tools and soldering irons.
  • Select lens blanks, molds, tools, and polishing or grinding wheels, according to production specifications.

  • Construct customized assistive medical or dental devices.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Operate painting or coating equipment.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.