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Army Enlisted Job Descriptions
68H - Optical Laboratory Specialist

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Basic Job Description

As an essential member of the optical laboratory technician team, Optical Laboratory Specialists make and repair eyeglasses that are provided for Army personnel. The Optical Laboratory Specialist is primarily responsible for assembling eyeglasses that utilize pre-surfaced single-vision lenses.

Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:

Surfaces lens blanks, fabricates, repairs, and assembles prescription spectacles. Maintains tools and equipment.

Provides technical guidance, inspects completed spectacles, and insures quality control standards. Develops stock levels, requisitions, stores, and maintains optical supplies and equipment. Prepares and conducts training programs and instructs on preventive maintenance and safety procedures.

Training Information

  • 24 weeks, 0 days, at Yorktown Naval Base, VA

ASVAB Score Required: 100 in aptitude area GM

Security Clearance: None

Strength Requirement: medium

Physical Profile Requirement: 323222

Other Requirements

  • Successful completion of high school Algebra

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  • Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
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