ABO Certified Optician

PDS Optical; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical equipment manufacturing is looking for an Optician to join their team in Bessemer, AL. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly pay range of $20 to $26, along with a $3,000 sign-on bonus and benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. The ideal candidate should possess strong customer service skills and a commitment to providing high-quality care to Veterans.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and accrued sick leave

Employee discount program

Referral bonuses

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• ABO Certification must be obtained within six months of employment.
• Skilled in fitting, adjusting, and repairing eyewear.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly and professional service to Veterans.
• Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fitting eyewear

Repairing eyewear

Customer-focused

Education

ABO Certification

Tools

Manual lensometers

Pupilometers

Computer systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $26.00/hr

PDS Optical is a SDVOSB Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that manufactures a very large number of eyeglasses each day. We have Optical Laboratories in Louisville, KY and Fort Lauderdale, FL and manage many optical stores across the US and Puerto Rico. We take great pride in our product and are especially thankful to produce eyeglasses for United States Veterans. PDS Optical is an Equal Opportunity employer who values everyone and is committed to EEO for all. We consider our employees to be our most valuable asset and would love for you to consider joining our team.

Join Our Team at PDS Optical!

Serving Those Who Served

At PDS Optical, we're proud to provide high-quality eyewear and exceptional service to our nation's Veterans. We're currently seeking an ABO Certified Optician to join our team at the Bessemer, AL VA clinic and help us continue our mission of delivering GREAT Veteran CARE.

Position Details

• Full-time | Monday – Thursday | 7:30 AM – 6 PM
• No nights or weekends
• Pay Range: $20–$26/hour
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!
• $1,500 paid immediately upon hire
• Additional $1,500 after 6 months
  

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, professional, and efficient service to Veterans
• Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive environment
• Successfully pass a background check for VA facility access
  
  

Qualifications

• ABO Certification is not required but must be obtained within the first six months for employment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in fitting, adjusting, repairing, and selling eyewear
• Proficient with manual lensometers, pupilometers, and computer systems
• Familiarity with VA optical benefits and discounts is a plus
• Dependable, self-motivated, and customer-focused
  
  

Why Join PDS Optical?

At PDS Optical, we believe in work-life balance, career growth, and supporting our team both personally and professionally.

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Commissions and incentives, with no cap on your earning potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and accrued sick leave
• Life insurance
• Employee discount program
• Referral bonuses
• Employee assistance program
  
  

Make a difference with your skills. Join a team that honors service by serving with excellence.

Apply today and start your rewarding career with PDS Optical!

PDS Optical is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace Employer with Affirmative Action plans for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities as required under VEVRAA and Section 503, respectively.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with PDS Optical of assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please email hrhelpdesk @pdscinc.com or call 502-897-1656. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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