How do they match: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

  • Contact Lens Cutter
  • Contact Lens Blocker and Cutter
  • Eyeglass Cutter
  • Eyeglass Lens Cutter
  • Glass Cutter
  • Hand Glass Cutter
  • Lens Cutter

  • 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.
  • Position and adjust cutting tools to specified curvature, dimensions, and depth of cut.

  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • 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.
  • Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
  • Shape glass or similar materials.