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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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.59)
  2. Manipulate - Things (3.88)
  3. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  4. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.88)
  5. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.88)
  6. Copy - Data (3.79)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (3.69)
  8. Plan - Data (3.51)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Monitoring (3.62)
  1. Control Precision (3.88)
  2. Near Vision (3.88)
  3. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  4. Rate Control (3.50)
  1. Cooperation (4.87)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.59)
  3. Self Control (4.56)
  4. Integrity (4.41)
  5. Dependability (4.21)
  6. Independence (3.87)
  7. Stress Tolerance (3.80)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.80)
  9. Persistence (3.69)
  10. Initiative (3.60)
  11. Achievement/Effort (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.10)
  2. Getting Information (3.98)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.95)
  4. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.88)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.85)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.81)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.79)
  8. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.73)
  9. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.61)
  10. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.51)
  1. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (4.10)
  2. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (4.10)
  3. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.98)
  4. Read Technical Drawings (3.98)
  5. Read Blueprints (3.98)
  6. Read Specifications (3.98)
  7. Make Independent Judgment In Assembly Procedures (3.95)
  8. Cut Or Grind Optical Lenses (3.88)
  9. Operate Optical Manufacturing Equipment (3.88)
  10. Use Electrical Or Electronic Test Devices Or Equipment (3.88)
  11. Operate Paint Or Coating Application Production Machinery (3.88)
  12. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.88)
  13. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (3.88)
  14. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (3.88)
  15. Solder Metal Parts Or Components Together (3.88)
  16. Use Spray Paint Equipment (3.88)
  17. Use Soldering Equipment (3.88)
  18. Understand Machine Setup Instructions (3.85)
  19. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.85)
  20. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (3.79)
  21. Plan Or Organize Work (3.51)