Optical Lab Technician Houston, TX Area

Eyemart Express; Cut and Shoot (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Matching 401k

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Fully paid licensing benefits

Job summary

Eyemart Express in Cut and Shoot, Texas is seeking a full-time Optical Lab Technician responsible for cutting and creating prescription lenses, ensuring timely service for customers.

This role requires technical skills and attention to detail, with the company offering training for the right candidate. The position comes with competitive earnings and benefits, including health and dental insurance, 401k matching, and paid licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a lab or technical setting.
• Experience in the optical industry is preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and work with optical laboratory equipment, tools, supplies.
• Read and interpret prescription specifications accurately.
• Maintain lab area and equipment safely and organized.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Optical Lab Technician Full-Time

As an Optical Lab Technician, you'll be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers receive their new glasses in a timely manner. Your technical skills and attention to detail will contribute to our high standards of quality and service. Experience is preferred but not required, as we are willing to train the right candidate.

Earning Potential: The earning potential for this role is competitive, inclusive of base pay and incentives.

Responsibilities

• Lab Work: 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a lab or technical setting
• Experience working in the optical industry is preferred
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow technical manuals and protocols

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Matching 401k
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Fully paid benefits to maintain licensing requirements and opportunities for advancement

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.