Lead Optical Lab Technician: Drive Precision & Teamwork

Eyemart Express; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Matching 401k

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Fully paid licensing and advancement

Job summary

Eyemart Express is hiring a Lead Optical Lab Technician in Comstock Park, MI to lead the lab team in cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses. You will ensure timely delivery and uphold high quality standards while managing lab operations and collaborating with staff.

This role emphasizes leadership, technical accuracy, and adherence to safety and maintenance schedules, with a focus on delivering excellent eyewear and customer service in a fast-paced retail lab environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience working in a lab or technical setting.
• Experience working in the optical industry is required.

Responsibilities

• Lab Leadership: Identify and work with basic optical laboratory equipment, tools, supplies, and materials. Consistently adhere to hourly deadlines for finishing jobs.
• Prescription Management: Correctly read and interpret prescription specifications and input into the computer to ensure lenses are cut properly.
• Maintenance: Maintain the lab area and equipment in a safe and organized manner. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly lab equipment maintenance as scheduled and in accordance with lab/equipment manual specifications.
• Operational Excellence: Perform multiple concurrent tasks at several different equipment stations to maintain acceptable job flow. Fill out all assigned reporting forms in a timely manner.
• Team Collaboration: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees. Assist in moving heavy lab equipment when necessary.

Skills

Lab Leadership

Prescription Management

Maintenance

Operational Excellence

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Eyemart Express is hiring a Lead Optical Lab Technician in Comstock Park, MI to lead the lab team in cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses. You will ensure timely delivery and uphold high quality standards while managing lab operations and collaborating with staff.

This role emphasizes leadership, technical accuracy, and adherence to safety and maintenance schedules, with a focus on delivering excellent eyewear and customer service in a fast-paced retail lab environment.