Is being an optical lab technician a good fit for you?
Cuts, grinds and polishes lenses for glasses and contact lenses. Fits the lenses into frames.
What the work involves
- Mounts and secures lens blanks and lenses in holders of cutting, polishing, grinding or coating machines.
- Inspects lens blanks for flaws, checks surface smoothness and coating thickness.
- Sets up machines to polish, bevel, edge or grind lenses and other optical pieces.
- Inspects, weighs and measures finished lenses to check alignment and accuracy with precision tools.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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Free. About 15 minutes. No account.