Description
Assemble and mount lenses into eyeglass frames or optical assemblies, ensuring proper fit, alignment, and quality. Perform lens tracing and edging as needed, adjust frames, inspect finished work, and make minor repairs using precision tools and work orders.
- • Clean finished lenses and eyeglasses using cloths and solvents.
- • Adjust lenses and frames to correct alignment.
- • Mount, secure, and align finished lenses in frames or optical assemblies using precision hand tools.
- • Mount and secure lenses on chucks or pads of edging machines.
- • Shape or bevel lenses so they can be inserted into frames.
- • Assemble eyeglass frames and attach shields, nose pads, and temple pieces using pliers, screwdrivers, and drills.
- • Inspect lenses to detect flaws and verify surface quality before mounting.
- • Select lenses, frames, tools, and edging wheels according to work orders.
- • Examine prescriptions, work orders, or used eyeglasses to determine mounting specifications and layout marks.
- • Set up machines to bevel or edge lenses for mounting.
- • Repair broken frame parts using precision hand tools and soldering irons.
- • Position and adjust edging tools to specified size and bevel.
- • Inspect and measure mounted lenses to verify centration and conformance to specifications using precision instruments.
- • Trace frame shapes and lay out lenses for edging.
- • Heat or soften frames to facilitate lens insertion or adjustment.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
