U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

NOTE:

The information on this page relates to the 2010 SOC, please see the 2000 SOC System for information on the previous version of the SOC.

51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

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. Excludes "Opticians, Dispensing" (29-2081).

Illustrative examples: Precision Lens Centerer and Edger, Lens Grinder, Eyeglass Maker

Broad Occupation: 51-9080 Medical, Dental, and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Minor Group: 51-9000 Other Production Occupations
Major Group: 51-0000 Production Occupations

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Last Modified Date: March 11, 2010