Optical Mechanics

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

What the job involves

• 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