Eyeglass Makers - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, lens grinders and polishers:

Have a medium to high level of contact with others. Lens grinders often consult with coworkers and supervisors and may interact with customers.
Communicate with others in person. They rarely write e-mails or talk on the telephone during their workday.
May work as part of a team.
Are somewhat responsible for the work done by other workers.
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Are responsible for the health and safety of others.
May on occasion be placed in conflict situations in which others may become rude or angry.

Always work indoors.
May wear safety attire such as goggles and gloves.
Are often exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as when operating grinders.
May work physically close to others, such as when sharing work areas.
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Are occasionally exposed to contaminants.
May share work space with other grinders and polishers.

Must fully complete and be exact in their work. If they miss a step, they may have to start the process over from the beginning.
Must repeat the same physical activities. This is especially true in larger labs where they may work only on grinding lenses.
Must let the work pace be set by the speed of the machinery.
Set some, but not all, of their daily tasks and goals independently.
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Work in a moderately competitive atmosphere in which daily quotas and deadlines must be met.