Optical Mechanic

Optical Mechanics operate machines to grind, polish and surface optical lenses to meet prescription requirements, and fit lenses to spectacle frames.

Overview

Optical Mechanics operate machines to grind, polish and surface optical lenses to meet prescription requirements, and fit lenses to spectacle frames.

selects and assembles optical elements for instruments and fits them in position
scrapes, files and laps mount of instrument to align optical elements
centres, focuses, adjusts and calibrates instrument on standard targets
anchors lenses and other optical elements with adhesives or retaining ring.

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Occupation snapshot

Average salary

Not available

Current vacancies

Future demand

Moderate

Primary industries

You can work as an Optical Mechanic without formal qualifications, however, a certificate III or IV in optical technology may be useful.
Take a Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing