optical technician
Optical technicians assemble, repair and design various parts of eyewear such as lenses, frames, patterns and eyewear. They cut, inspect, mount and polish all parts using various machinery and hand tools. Optical technicians shape, grind and coat lenses for prescription eyewear. They fit completed lenses into eyeglass frames. Optical technicians ensure that lenses conform to the dispensing optician’s, specialised doctor in ophtalmology's or optometrist's prescriptions. They may also work with other associated optical instrumentation and its maintenance.
Also called: eyewear assembler, ophthalmic laboratory technician, optometry technician, eyewear inspector, contact lens maker, optical mechanic, eyewear repairer, lens inspector
- 27
- essential skills
- 12
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3254
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- opticianWhat changes?11 skills in common
- eyewear and optical equipment specialised seller6 skills in common
- optical instrument assembler6 skills in common
- optical instrument repairer6 skills in common
- photographic equipment assembler5 skills in common
- commercial sales representative4 skills in common
- eyewear and optical equipment shop manager4 skills in common
- sales assistant4 skills in common
Essential skills
27- apply a protective layer
- characteristics of products
- characteristics of services
- clean glass surfaces
- comply with optical prescriptions
- cut lenses for eyeglasses
- handle contact lenses
- maintain records of clients' prescriptions
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- manipulate glass
- manufacturer's recommended price
- operate optical equipment
- operate optical measuring equipment
- operate precision measuring equipment
- optical glass characteristics
- order optical supplies
- perform frames' repairs
- perform maintenance on eyewear
- perform technical tasks with great care
- prepare optical laboratory activities
- product comprehension
- production processes
- sell optical products
- smooth glass edges
- smooth glass surface
- types of optical instruments
- use ophthalmic instruments
Optional skills
12No account needed to start
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