How do they match: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

  • Precision Lens Centerer and Edger
  • Precision Lens Generator
  • Precision Lens Grinder
  • Precision Lens Polisher
  • Precision Optical Goods Worker
  • Prescription Eyeglass Maker
  • Contact Lens Blocker and Cutter
  • Lens Grinder and Polisher

  • 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.

  • Examine prescriptions, work orders, or broken or used eyeglasses to determine specifications for lenses, contact lenses, or other optical elements.
  • Inspect, weigh, and measure mounted or unmounted lenses after completion to verify alignment and conformance to specifications, using precision instruments.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Clean workpieces or finished products.
  • Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • 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.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.
  • Weigh finished products.