How do they match: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

  • Eyeglass Assembler
  • Optical Instrument Assembler

  • 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.

  • Assemble eyeglass frames and attach shields, nose pads, and temple pieces, using pliers, screwdrivers, and drills.
  • Mount, secure, and align finished lenses in frames or optical assemblies, using precision hand tools.
  • Select lens blanks, molds, tools, and polishing or grinding wheels, according to production specifications.

  • Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
  • Clean workpieces or finished products.
  • Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.
  • Weigh finished products.