Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Lab Technician (Laboratory Technician), Optical Lab Technician (Optical Laboratory Technician), Optical Technician, Surfacing Technician
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Ophthalmic; Ophthalmic Apprentice; Ophthalmic Apprentice, Ophthalmology; Ophthalmic Craftsman; Ophthalmic Craftsman, Ophthalmology; Ophthalmic Helper; Ophthalmic Helper, Ophthalmology; Ophthalmic Journeyman; Ophthalmic Journeyman, Ophthalmology; Ophthalmic Superintendent
Ophthalmologist; Optical Laboratory Specialist; Unit Supply Specialist
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Optician
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What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Mount and secure lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing, grinding, or coating machines.
- 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.
Knowledge
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Business
- customer service
Skills
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Self Control
- Concern for Others
- Persistence
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Medical software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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