Lens Polisher (Optical)

Aliases: Lens Grinder, Polisher, Lens Finisher

Industry/Sector(s): Optical Products

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Lens Polisher (Optical) is expected to perform include:

Setting and operating the machine to polish surfaces of lens blank to high lustre
Selecting and fitting felt-lined polishing mould of required size and curvature on lower spindle of machine
Positioning block on which lens blanks are mounted against polishing tool
Starting the machine and applying rouge or any other polishing compound to disc periodically during polishing process to polish blank to required level of lustre
Stopping the machine and removing block from machine and examining blanks for defects
Operating battery and cylindrical polishing machines, if required

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL) and those who have Hearing Impaired (HH)
This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, ITI graduate or diploma

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of operating the polishing tool
Proficient in positioning block on which lens blanks are mounted against polishing tool
Adept at applying rouge or any other polishing compound to disc periodically to polish blank to required level of lustre

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Able to work under pressure
Good hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to follow instructions

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

ITIs across India
Institutes offering diploma across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Optical Worker → Lens Polisher (Optical) → Lens Technician → Mechanic, Optical Instruments →Process Supervisor → Process Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For new entrants – Rs 9,500 to Rs 10,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Optical lens manufacturing units

KEYWORDS

Lens Grinder
Polisher
Lens Finisher

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7315.1400	Lens Polisher (Optical)
ISCO 2008	7315	Glass Makers, Cutters, Grinders and Finishers
NIC 2008	32507	Manufacture of ophthalmic goods, eyeglasses, sunglasses, lenses ground to prescription, contact lenses, safety goggles etc.
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 7
2	https://socialjustice.gov.in/
3	http://www.paycheck.in/main/salary/salary-checker-1

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