AR Lab Technician FT (3rd Shift) Farmers Branch, TX #998

Eyemart Express; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision is seeking an AR Lab Technician to clean coating and create prescription lenses, ensuring timely job completion. Responsibilities include handling optical lab equipment, reading prescriptions, and maintaining a safe, organized work area.

The role requires standing for long periods, manual dexterity, and ability to multitask across equipment stations while adhering to deadlines. VSP emphasizes equal opportunity and a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in a lab or technical setting is required.
• Experience in the optical industry coatings lab is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and work with optical coating laboratory equipment, tools, supplies and materials.
• Adhere to hourly deadlines for finishing jobs.
• Read and interpret prescription specifications and input into computer properly.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Fine motor skills

Time management

Oral and written communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Read prescriptions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Optical coating equipment

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Description

The AR Lab Technician will be responsible for cleaning coating and creating prescription lenses to ensure jobs are completed in a timely manner Once the lenses are complete the AR Lab technician is responsible for taking the lenses to Final inspect to be inspected and shipped to the retail stores Other duties and responsibilities are listed below

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify and work with basic optical coating laboratory equipment tools supplies and materialsConsistently adhere to hourly deadlines for finishing jobsCorrectly read and interpret prescription specifications and input into computer properly to ensure lenses are processed properlyMaintain the lab area and equipment in a safe and organized mannerPerform daily weekly and monthly lab equipment maintenance as scheduled and in accordance with labequipment manual specificationsUnderstanding of and ability to add andor subtract positive and negative integersPerform multiple concurrent tasks at several different equipment stations in order to maintain acceptable job flowRead comprehend and follow technical manuals and protocolsFill out all assigned reporting forms in a timely mannerRead and interpret prescription specifications

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Experience working in a lab or technical settingExperience working in the optical industry coating lab is preferred

Skills and Abilities

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time up to 8 hours per day per scheduled shift Ability to occasionally stoop bend kneel crouch reach and twistAbility to lift carry push andor pull up to approximately 45 lbs on rare occasions aid in moving heavy lab equipmentMust possess excellent hand eye coordination and fine motor skillsAbility to operate basic office equipmentAbility to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writingAbility to multi task Ability to identify and solve problems and facilitate problem solvingAttention to detailTime management skills ability to prioritize and work quickly and efficientlyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees

Working Environment

Work is performed primarily in an optical laboratory settingEnvironment often fast paced deadline orientedConfined space with one or more employees at any given timeMay work alone in lab as necessary or with partnerExposure to dusts fumes glass andor plastic lens particulates standard chemicals found in optical lab some of which may be caustic metal alloy solid and melted moderately high levels of noise fluorescent lighting cleaning agents and electrical energyWill be working primarily with small manual tools screwdriver pliers etc lenses and automated laboratory equipmentFor roles that are remote ie Work From Home WFH or hybrid ie partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age gender race color religion sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability or protected veteran status We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre employment substance abuse testing