How do they match: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

  • Contact Lens Blocker and Cutter
  • Contact Lens Lathe Operator
  • Cylinder Worker
  • Lab Manager
  • Lab Operations Coordinator
  • Laboratory Manager
  • Laboratory Operations Coordinator
  • Lens Grinder and Polisher
  • Line Operator
  • Optical Worker
  • Optical Goods Drill Operator
  • Optical Goods Drilling Machine Operator
  • Precision Lens Centerer and Edger
  • Precision Optical Goods Worker

  • Examine prescriptions, work orders, or broken or used eyeglasses to determine specifications for lenses, contact lenses, or other optical elements.
  • Select lens blanks, molds, tools, and polishing or grinding wheels, according to production specifications.
  • Set dials and start machines to polish lenses or hold lenses against rotating wheels to polish them manually.

  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Operate painting or coating equipment.
  • 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.