Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Optical laboratory technicians grind and fit eyeglass lenses into frames according to prescription written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Technicians set lens grinding machine so that lens blanks are ground and polished,

Salary:$15,000-$20,000

Education: A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin optical laboratory training. Training programs last between six months and one year and are provided by vocational schools and community colleges.