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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

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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 of reported job titles: Edger Technician, Finishing Lab Technician, Lab Technician (Laboratory Technician), Lens Grinder and Polisher, Line Operator, Optical Lab Technician (Optical Laboratory Technician), Optical Technician, Polisher, Surfacing Technician

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Tasks  |  Technology Skills  |  Tools Used  |  Knowledge  |  Skills  |  Abilities  |  Work Activities  |  Detailed Work Activities  |  Work Context  |  Job Zone  |  Education  |  Credentials  |  Interests  |  Work Styles  |  Work Values  |  Related Occupations  |  Wages & Employment  |  Job Openings  |  Additional Information

Tasks

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

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Technology Skills

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  • Computer aided design CAD software Hot technology — Eyeglass design softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Medical software — Electronic medical record EMR softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Word processing software — Microsoft Word Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.

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Knowledge

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  • Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.See more occupations related to this knowledge.

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Skills

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  • Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Operations Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.See more occupations related to this skill.

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Abilities

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  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.See more occupations related to this ability.

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Work Activities

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  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • 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.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Inspect finished products to locate flaws.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Shape glass or similar materials.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Weigh finished products.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Clean workpieces or finished products.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Repair medical or dental assistive devices.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Construct customized assistive medical or dental devices.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operate grinding equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operate painting or coating equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Solder parts or workpieces.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Remove workpieces from molds.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Work Context

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  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 99% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 70% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Time Pressure — 78% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work — 62% responded “A lot of freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 48% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 64% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 51% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 51% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Work With Work Group or Team — 38% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — 46% responded “Some freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — 39% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Standing — 34% responded “About half the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Contaminants — 62% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Decision Making — 55% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 35% responded “Important results.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Physical Proximity — 55% responded “Slightly close (e.g., shared office).”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Telephone — 57% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 73% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 58% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Contact With Others — 47% responded “Constant contact with others.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Deal With External Customers — 51% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Coordinate or Lead Others — 26% responded “Important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Walking and Running — 29% responded “Less than half the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Degree of Automation — 56% responded “Moderately automated.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 28% responded “Very high responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.
SVP Range (4.0 to < 6.0)

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Education


Percentage of Respondents
Education Level Required
56   High school diploma or equivalent

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15   Some college, no degree
9   Post-secondary certificate

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Interests

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  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.See more occupations related to this interest.

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Work Styles

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  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.See more occupations related to this work style.

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Work Values

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  • Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.See more occupations related to this work value.

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51-9191.00 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2020) $16.56 hourly, $34,440 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 27,500 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Faster than average (10% to 15%) Faster than average (10% to 15%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 4,000
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Manufacturing
Health Care and Social Assistance

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site . “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Job Openings on the Web

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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

  • American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists external site
  • American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics external site
  • National Association of Dental Laboratories external site
  • National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology external site
  • National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education external site
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental and ophthalmic laboratory technicians and medical appliance technicians external site

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