optical laboratory technician

duties and responsibilities:After receiving orders from optometrists and opticians, optical lab technicians cut polish and grind lenses for prescription classes or create prescription contact lenses. In some cases, an optical lab technician may create lenses for products like binoculars, microscopes, and telescopes. This position relies on computer equipment and automated tools to make the lenses. The final product is always examined by an optical lab technician before it is sent off to the customer

salary:$28,590

educational requirements: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , state license is not required of optical lab technicians . Optical lab technicians must possess a good eye for detail due to the complexity of the work. Manual dexterity is required for finer detail work. Due to the automated systems used by optical lab technicians, having excellent computer skills is needed to succeed in this field.