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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Artificial Glass Eye Maker

2.	Artificial Plastic Eye Maker

3.	Bench Hand

4.	Benchroom Shop Optician

5.	Bevel Polisher

6.	Beveler

7.	Contact Lens Blocker

8.	Contact Lens Blocker and Cutter

9.	Contact Lens Cutter

10.	Contact Lens Lathe Operator

11.	Contact Lens Manufacturer

12.	Contact Lens Technician

13.	Cylinder Grinder

14.	Cylinder Worker

15.	Diamond Grinder

16.	Dotter

17.	Driller

18.	Edge Grinder

19.	Edger Technician

20.	Eyeglass Assembler

21.	Eyeglass Cutter

22.	Eyeglass Lens Cutter

23.	Eyeglass Maker

24.	Finishing Lab Technician

25.	Glass Cutter

26.	Glass Frame Fitter

27.	Glass Silverer

28.	Grinder

29.	Hand Glass Cutter

30.	Hand Lens Polisher

31.	Hospital Laboratory Technician (Hospital Lab Technician)

32.	Lab Technician (Laboratory Technician)

33.	Laboratory Monitor (Lab Monitor)

34.	Laboratory Operations Coordinator (Lab Operations Coordinator)

35.	Layout Technician

36.	Lens Cementer

37.	Lens Coating Technician

38.	Lens Cutter

39.	Lens Dotter

40.	Lens Edger

41.	Lens Fabricating Machine Tender

42.	Lens Finisher

43.	Lens Generator

44.	Lens Grinder

45.	Lens Grinder and Polisher

46.	Lens Maker

47.	Lens Mold Setter

48.	Lens Mounter

49.	Lens Polisher

50.	Lens Shaper Grinder

51.	Lens Silverer

52.	Line Operator

53.	Ophthalmic Technician

54.	Optical Coating Technician

55.	Optical Element Coater

56.	Optical Goods Drill Operator

57.	Optical Goods Drilling Machine Operator

58.	Optical Instrument Assembler

59.	Optical Lab Technician (Optical Laboratory Technician)

60.	Optical Laboratory Mechanic

61.	Optical Mechanic

62.	Optical Technician

63.	Optical Worker

64.	Polisher

65.	Precision Lens Centerer and Edger

66.	Precision Lens Generator

67.	Precision Lens Grinder

68.	Precision Lens Polisher

69.	Precision Optical Goods Worker

70.	Prescription Eyeglass Maker

71.	Prism Measurer

72.	Spectacle Truer

73.	Spotter

74.	Surface Grinder

75.	Surface Room Shop Optician

76.	Surfacer

77.	Surfacing Technician

78.	Test Technician

Job Tasks

	Mount and secure lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing, grinding, or coating machines. Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

	Inspect lens blanks to detect flaws, verify smoothness of surface, and ensure thickness of coating on lenses.

	Set up machines to polish, bevel, edge, or grind lenses, flats, blanks, or other precision optical elements. Shape glass or similar materials.

	Inspect, weigh, and measure mounted or unmounted lenses after completion to verify alignment and conformance to specifications, using precision instruments. Weigh finished products. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Shape lenses appropriately so that they can be inserted into frames. Shape glass or similar materials.

	Clean finished lenses and eyeglasses, using cloths and solvents. Clean workpieces or finished products.

	Mount, secure, and align finished lenses in frames or optical assemblies, using precision hand tools. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

	Examine prescriptions, work orders, or broken or used eyeglasses to determine specifications for lenses, contact lenses, or other optical elements. Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.

	Adjust lenses and frames to correct alignment. Repair medical or dental assistive devices.

	Select lens blanks, molds, tools, and polishing or grinding wheels, according to production specifications. Select production equipment according to product specifications.

	Position and adjust cutting tools to specified curvature, dimensions, and depth of cut. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

	Assemble eyeglass frames and attach shields, nose pads, and temple pieces, using pliers, screwdrivers, and drills. Construct customized assistive medical or dental devices.

	Immerse eyeglass frames in solutions to harden, soften, or dye frames. Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.

	Set dials and start machines to polish lenses or hold lenses against rotating wheels to polish them manually. Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products. Operate grinding equipment.

	Lay out lenses and trace lens outlines on glass, using templates. Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

	Control equipment that coats lenses to alter their reflective qualities. Operate painting or coating equipment.

	Repair broken parts, using precision hand tools and soldering irons. Solder parts or workpieces. Repair medical or dental assistive devices.

	Remove lenses from molds and separate lenses in containers for further processing or storage. Remove workpieces from molds.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technici
	Dental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians and medical appliance technicians construct, fit, or repair appliances and devices, including dentures, eyeglasses, and prosthetics.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

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