Entry-Level Optical Coating Technician

Duncan and Todd Opticians; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Caledonian Optical, an independent UK-based laboratory in Dyce, Aberdeen, is seeking an Optical Coating Technician Level 1. This entry-level position focuses on routine production tasks with on-the-job training to develop coating and lens-handling skills.

You will assist with lens preparation, post-coating handling, inspections, and documentation in a controlled manufacturing setting, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Basic understanding of frames and lenses is beneficial.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• May require vision and/or colour hue recognition testing for specific roles.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and cleanliness in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Clip lenses in preparation for hard coating (HC), ensuring coating type, lens index, and batch paperwork align with production specifications.
• Work in a cleanroom environment with awareness of contamination risks.
• Clean clips and rings to maintain lens integrity and cleanliness.
• Remove AR coated lenses from coating runs and sort according to batch paperwork.
• Perform cosmetic inspections of lenses and document production activities.
• Follow safety guidelines and support overall production flow.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Vision/color hue testing awareness

Job description

Caledonian Optical, an independent UK-based laboratory in Dyce, Aberdeen, is seeking an Optical Coating Technician Level 1. This entry-level position focuses on routine production tasks with on-the-job training to develop coating and lens-handling skills.

You will assist with lens preparation, post-coating handling, inspections, and documentation in a controlled manufacturing setting, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.