Optical Technician

About the role

Under direct supervision, perform a variety of tasks related to daily lab operations and production.

Responsibilities

• Perform department tasks including one or more of the following:
  • Operate and maintain finishing equipment including edgers, blockers, tracers
  • Interpret and verify lens prescriptions, frame specifications, and work orders
  • Inventory control functions to include assist with stocking lens shelves, sort and distribute trays, pull semi-finished or finished lenses, perform cosmetic inspection and restock
  • Lens stocking duties including print and tray up jobs off the combob, pull lenses and transcribe digital jobs through the lab management system, stage work in designated areas, and assist with lens stocking and inventory
  • Operate the automatic taper; perform lens blocking, layout, and alignment to ensure optical accuracy
  • Tint edged and uncut lenses; edge and mount lenses into a variety of frame types (metal, plastic, rimless, drill mount)
  • Expeditor functions including flagging work to move
  • Pre-shipping wash-up functions including providing needed masks/cloths; conduct final inspections for cosmetic defects, proper fit, and prescription accuracy
• Assist in efficiently moving work through the department; collaborate with lab team members and supervisors to ensure workflow efficiency
• Maintain company safety standards
• Maintain a clean workstation; maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab and equipment
• Assist and cooperate with other departments
• Ensure understanding and adherence to quality management and safety requirements, systems, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• One to two years of manufacturing, production, or optical tech experience
• Ability to work any shift, time, and day
• Ability to meet department standards for productivity and quality
• Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
• Ability to perform physical activities requiring bending, kneeling and pulling/pushing
• Ability to recognize and distinguish colors
• Ability to understand and follow procedures
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to walk or stand up to 100% of the time

Working Conditions

• The working environment is generally favorable with adequate lighting and temperature
• Individuals are typically required to stand for long periods of time
• Noise and dust from power-grinding machinery and other equipment is to be expected
• Individuals may wear safety attire such as goggles and gloves and may work physically close to others, such as when sharing work areas

Pay

$14.00 - $15.50 per hour. This role may include eligible bonuses and commissions.