Optical Lab Technician - Lens Edging & Mounting

Kelly Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Vacation pay

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Edging & Mounting Specialist for an onsite role in Etobicoke, ON. This full-time, temporary position offers evening shifts and a base pay $21.00–$25.00 per hour, with a $2.00/hour shift premium.

Immediate start date; potential to become permanent for a capable candidate. The ideal applicant has hands-on optical lab experience, can work independently, and performs edging, mounting and finishing with precision in a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years hands-on experience in optical lens edging and mounting.
• Experience in optical lab, eyewear manufacturing, or lens finishing environment.
• Hands-on experience with edging equipment and mounting lenses into frames.

Responsibilities

• Edge lenses accurately according to specifications and prescriptions.
• Mount and assemble finished lenses into various frame types.
• Perform drilling and grooving for specialty frames and lens requirements.
• Handle different lens materials and coatings while maintaining quality.
• Determine bevel positioning based on curvature, thickness, and frame needs.
• Inspect and verify finished lenses for quality and defects.
• Use edging, mounting, blocking and other finishing equipment.

Skills

Optical edging

Lens mounting

Drilling & grooving

Bevels & coatings

Quality inspection

Manual dexterity

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Optician diploma (asset)

Tools

Edging equipment

Mounting equipment

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Edging & Mounting Specialist – Optical Lab

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary with Potential to Become Permanent

Work Location: On-site – Etobicoke, ON

Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Base Pay: $21.00–$25.00/hour, based on experience

Shift Premium: Additional $2.00/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Use of AI in Hiring: No

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Edging & Mounting Specialist to join a high-volume optical production environment in Etobicoke.

This is an existing, full-time temporary vacancy with the potential to become permanent. The ideal candidate has hands‑on optical lab experience and can independently perform lens edging, mounting and finishing activities with minimal training.

This position requires strong attention to detail, manual dexterity and the ability to maintain high quality standards while working efficiently in a fast‑paced production environment.

What You’ll Do

• Edge lenses accurately according to job specifications and prescriptions.
• Mount and assemble finished lenses into a variety of frame types.
• Perform drilling and grooving for specialty frame and lens requirements.
• Handle different lens materials, coatings and frame types while maintaining quality standards.
• Determine appropriate bevel positioning based on lens curvature, thickness and frame requirements.
• Inspect, clean and verify finished lenses for quality, coatings, tints and cosmetic defects.
• Perform frame tracing and make adjustments as required.
• Use edging, mounting, blocking and other optical finishing equipment.
• Troubleshoot lens and frame fit, alignment, breakage and other edging‑related quality issues.
• Read and interpret work tickets and prescription information accurately.
• Handle lenses and frames carefully throughout the production process.
• Complete work efficiently and accurately in a high‑volume optical lab environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2+ years of hands‑on experience in optical lens edging and mounting or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working in an optical lab, eyewear manufacturing or similar lens‑finishing environment.
• Hands‑on experience using lens edging equipment and mounting lenses into frames.
• Experience with drilling and grooving.
• Knowledge of different lens materials, coatings, bevels and frame types.
• Ability to perform frame adjustments and troubleshoot lens/frame fit and alignment issues.
• Strong quality inspection skills and attention to detail.
• Good manual dexterity, precision and visual observation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal training.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• High school diploma or equivalent; an Optician diploma is considered an asset.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees a group benefit program that includes extended healthcare (drug plan, professional and medical services), dental, life, and emergency travel assistance. In addition, employees are entitled to holiday and vacation pay in accordance with provincial labour law.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing a workplace environment that is inclusive and respects the dignity of those in our workforce. Consistent with that commitment, Kelly will ensure that persons who are otherwise able to work are not unfairly excluded from doing so based upon any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation, and will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the needs of applicants and employees in all employment processes including but not limited to, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, or training.

Kelly may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.