Lab Optician

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection of prescription eyewear, using a lensometer to verify prescription accuracy (sphere, cylinder, axis, add power, and prism) and confirm compliance with ANSI standards and SEE quality standards.
• Verify lens treatments, coatings, thickness, and cosmetic quality prior to release.
• Follow lab processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and quality in the manufacturing process.
• Maintain production goals while ensuring product quality.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality issues; return non-conforming jobs for rework as needed.
• Performing General Physical Activities—performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates—providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, or in person.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships—developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a bench optician or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience performing final inspection of prescription glasses, including strong working knowledge of lensometry and ANSI tolerance standards.

Education

• A High School Diploma/GED is required.