Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical elements.

• Blocker and Cutter, Contact Lens
• Eyeglass-Lens Cutter
• Glass Cutter, Hand
• Lathe Operator, Contact Lens
• Lay-Out Technician
• Lens Mounter II
• Lens Polisher, Hand
• Lens-Mold Setter
• Optical-Element Coater
• Optical-Instrument Assembler
• Optician
• Optician
• Optician Apprentice
• Precision-Lens Centerer and Edger
• Precision-Lens Generator
• Precision-Lens Grinder
• Precision-Lens Polisher
• Precision-Lens-Grinder Apprentice
• Shop Optician, Benchroom
• Shop Optician, Surface Room

• Adjust lenses and frames in order to correct alignment.
• Assemble eyeglass frames and attach shields, nose pads, and temple pieces, using pliers, screwdrivers, and drills.
• Clean finished lenses and eyeglasses, using cloths and solvents.
• Control equipment that coats lenses to alter their reflective qualities.
• Examine prescriptions, work orders, or broken or used eyeglasses in order to determine specifications for lenses, contact lenses, and other optical elements.
• Immerse eyeglass frames in solutions in order to harden, soften, or dye frames.
• Inspect lens blanks in order to detect flaws, verify smoothness of surface, and ensure thickness of coating on lenses.
• Inspect, weigh, and measure mounted or unmounted lenses after completion in order to verify alignment and conformance to specifications, using precision instruments.
• Lay out lenses and trace lens outlines on glass, using templates.
• Mount and secure lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing, grinding, or coating machines.
• Mount, secure, and align finished lenses in frames or optical assemblies, using precision hand tools.
• Position and adjust cutting tools to specified curvature, dimensions, and depth of cut.
• Remove lenses from molds, and separate lenses in containers for further processing or storage.
• 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 dials and start machines to polish lenses, or hold lenses against rotating wheels in order to polish them manually.
• Set up machines to polish, bevel, edge, and grind lenses, flats, blanks, and other precision optical elements.
• Shape lenses appropriately so that they can be inserted into frames.

• adjust production equipment/machinery setup
• attach or mark identification onto products or containers
• cut or grind optical lenses
• examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• fabricate components for precision instruments
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• lay out machining, welding or precision assembly projects
• load or unload material or workpiece into machinery
• load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
• maintain production or work records
• make independent judgment in assembly procedures
• measure, weigh, or count products or materials
• mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
• monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
• operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
• operate optical manufacturing equipment
• operate paint or coating application production machinery
• perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting
• plan or organize work
• read blueprints
• read specifications
• read technical drawings
• read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
• set up production equipment or machinery
• solder metal parts or components together
• test manufactured products or materials
• understand machine setup instructions
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
• use hand or power tools
• use precision measuring tools or equipment
• use soldering equipment
• use spray paint equipment