OPTICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN! ((“:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Optical laboratory technicians fit eyeglass lenses into frames according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Technicians set lens grinding machine so that lens blanks are ground and polished. Many work in retail stores that have optical departments.

Average Salary: $15,000 - $20,000

Educational Requirements:

The needed requirements are a high school diploma or GED certificate to begin optical laboratory training. The training programs last between six months and one year & are provided by vocational schools and community colleges.