Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Code: 51-9083.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & 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.
Also Known As (Alternative 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
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Salaries for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians professionals across diverse sectors.
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