Optical Lab Technician Houston, TX Area

Eyemart Express; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Fully paid benefits for licensing

Job summary

Eyemart Express in Town of Texas, WI is looking for an Optical Lab Technician to cut and create prescription lenses. You will be crucial in delivering quality eyewear efficiently. Experience is preferred, but we provide training for the right candidate.

The role offers a competitive earning potential with comprehensive benefits, including a matching 401k, disability coverage, and opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment.

Join us and contribute to our mission of helping people see better!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and work with basic optical laboratory equipment.
• Read and interpret prescription specifications accurately.
• Maintain lab area and equipment safely and organized.
• Perform multiple tasks to maintain job flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read and interpret prescriptions

Technical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Optical laboratory equipment

Job description

Career Opportunities with Eyemart Express

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

30 years ago, Dr. Barnes founded Eyemart Express to deliver everything a patient needs. It started with one friendly shop in Appleton, WI, and has since expanded to over 245 in 42 states. Today, Eyemart Express is celebrated for promptly delivering quality eyewear at great prices while maintaining great relationships with optometrists and local communities. We’re not like everyone else, with local labs in stores, eye exams, and same-day delivery on glasses — our customers never miss a moment. Now, you can join one of the nation’s top optical retailers and improve lives by helping people see better.

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

• Identify and work with basic optical laboratory equipment, tools, supplies, and materials. Consistently adhere to hourly deadlines for finishing jobs.
• Correctly read and interpret prescription specifications and input into the computer to ensure lenses are cut properly.
• 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.
• 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

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

At Eyemart Express, we're dedicated to excellence in everything we do. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to be as flexible as possible with scheduling needs to ensure our team members can achieve harmony between work and personal life.

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.