How do they match: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

  • Grinder
  • Cylinder Grinder
  • Diamond Grinder
  • Edge Grinder
  • Lens Grinder
  • Lens Grinder and Polisher
  • Lens Shaper Grinder
  • Precision Lens Grinder
  • Surface Grinder

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Set up machines to polish, bevel, edge, or grind lenses, flats, blanks, or other precision optical elements.

  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.