How do they match: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

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

  • Examine prescriptions, work orders, or broken or used eyeglasses to determine specifications for lenses, contact lenses, or other optical elements.
  • Mount, secure, and align finished lenses in frames or optical assemblies, using precision hand tools.
  • Repair broken parts, using precision hand tools and soldering irons.

  • Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
  • Clean workpieces or finished products.
  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.
  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
  • 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.
  • Remove workpieces from molds.
  • Solder parts or workpieces.