How do they match: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

  • Contact Lens Blocker and Cutter
  • Contact Lens Lathe Operator
  • Lab Operations Coordinator
  • Laboratory Operations Coordinator
  • Lens Coating Technician
  • Lens Fabricating Machine Tender
  • Lens Grinder and Polisher
  • Line Operator
  • Optical Coating Technician
  • Optical Element Coater
  • Optical Goods Drill Operator
  • Optical Goods Drilling Machine Operator
  • Precision Lens Centerer and Edger

  • Control equipment that coats lenses to alter their reflective qualities.
  • Inspect lens blanks to detect flaws, verify smoothness of surface, and ensure thickness of coating on lenses.
  • Mount and secure lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing, grinding, or coating machines.
  • 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.

  • Operate painting or coating equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.