How do they match: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

  • Contact Lens Blocker and Cutter
  • Eyeglass Assembler
  • Lens Fabricating Machine Tender
  • Lens Grinder and Polisher
  • Optical Goods Drilling Machine Operator
  • Optical Instrument Assembler
  • Precision Lens Centerer and Edger

  • 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 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.
  • Set dials and start machines to polish lenses or hold lenses against rotating wheels to polish them manually.
  • Set up machines to polish, bevel, edge, or grind lenses, flats, blanks, or other precision optical elements.

  • Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.