How do they match: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

  • Contact Lens Blocker and Cutter
  • Cylinder Worker
  • Lens Grinder and Polisher
  • Optical Worker
  • Precision Lens Centerer and Edger
  • Precision Optical Goods Worker

  • Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements. Includes precision lens polishers or grinders, centerer-edgers, and lens mounters.

  • Control equipment that coats lenses to alter their reflective qualities.
  • Examine prescriptions, work orders, or broken or used eyeglasses to determine specifications for lenses, contact lenses, or other optical elements.
  • Remove lenses from molds and separate lenses in containers for further processing or storage.

  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Operate painting or coating equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.
  • Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.