Lab Lead Lab Technician

Visionworks; Louisville (KY); Sur place; USD 16 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Visionworks of America, Inc. is seeking an in-store Lab Operations Associate to oversee and assist eyewear production, ensuring prescriptions are accurately fulfilled, ready when promised, and aligned with our 7 Point Quality Check standards.

The role supports the General Manager in training lab staff, calibrating equipment, managing lens inventory, and controlling expenses to maximize store profitability. Strong written and verbal English skills, organization, and adherence to safety protocols

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate practical application of optical theory and math.
• Must meet Lab Certification requirements.
• Clear communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Must read, write and communicate in English to understand procedures and warnings.

Responsabilités

• Assist General Manager with training lab associates on equipment and Lab Certification Program.
• Verify calibration and maintenance of lab equipment; manage lens inventory and expenses.
• Meet all job completion requirements per quality standards (as promised).
• Assist GM in controlling store expenses to maximize profit (lab supplies, training hours).
• Maintain lenses and lab supplies for prompt service; monitor breakage, defects, exchanges and receipts.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and address malfunctions.
• Follow safety rules, hazardous materials handling and waste disposal.

Connaissances

Optical theory & math

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Formation

HS diploma or GED

Optical experience preferred

Description du poste

Summary

Oversee and assist operations of the lab to ensure the making of eyewear is accurate to prescription, ready as promised, and meets our “7 Point Quality Check” standards.

Pay Class and Pay

Pay Class: Full Time

Pay: $11.86 - $16.01 per hour

Essential Responsibilities

• 1. Assist General Manager with ensuring all lab associates are trained on all lab equipment and Lab Certification Program.
• 2. Verify all lab equipment is appropriately calibrated and maintained, lens inventory procedures are followed, and lab expenses are kept at optimum levels.
• 3. Meet all job completion requirements according to quality standards emphasizing “as promised” service.
• 4. Assist the General Manager in controlling store level expenses to maximize store profit, i.e., lab supplies and training hours.
• 5. Maintain a proper level of lenses and lab supplies to ensure prompt customer service and assist the General Manager in controlling inventory shrinkage through the monitoring and recording of breakage, defects, exchanges, special orders and receipts.
• 6. Perform regular equipment maintenance daily in accordance with maintenance checklists and ensure that all equipment malfunctions are addressed immediately.
• 7. Follow Company guidelines for safety rules, hazardous material handling and waste disposal.

Education

• One (1) – five (5) years of related experience required
• Optical preferred
• HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience

Additional Relevant Experience/Education Required

• Must demonstrate practical application of optical theory and math
• Must meet all Lab Certification requirements
• Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English in order to understand written procedures, hazardous warning, etc.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Work changing schedules to meet business demands
• Work inside location
• Strong organization skills
• Speak clearly and effectively
• Calculate and manipulate numbers/data
• Read English
• Problem solve, reason and resolve issues effectively
• Meet customer expectations
• Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
• Follow procedures and instructions
• Use computer effectively and view computer screen
• Wear protective eyewear and gloves
• Work with substances which may cause skin irritation and/or noxious fumes
• Exposure to temperature changes
• Bend and stoop continuously
• Reach above shoulder continuously

Training Requirements (where applicable)

• Complete all company training requirements within required time frames
• Cross training in all departments as needed

Essential Responsibilities related to Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines).

Activity: Stand, Walk, Sit, Use hands to touch, handle, or feel, Reach with Hands and Arms, Climb or balance, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Talk or hear. Amount of Time: None, Under 1/3, 1/3 to 2/3, Over 2/3. Marks: X for Stand, Walk, Sit, Use hands to touch, handle, or feel, Reach with Hands and Arms, Climb or balance, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Talk or hear.

Essential Responsibilities related toBehavioral Characteristics

• Must be detail orientated and well organized.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other associates and clients.
• Must be energetic and self-motivated.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis
• Must have ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.