Optical Lab Technician FT Fayetteville, NC #179

Eyemart Express; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking optical retailer as an Optical Lab Technician in Fayetteville, NC. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a company that values quality and service in eyewear. You'll be responsible for crafting prescription lenses and ensuring timely delivery to customers. With a commitment to excellence, the company provides training for the right candidates, ensuring you have the skills needed to succeed. Enjoy a supportive work environment that prioritizes work-life balance and offers opportunities for advancement. If you're ready to make a difference in people's lives by helping them see better, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Matching 401k

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Fully paid benefits for licensing requirements

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Experience in a lab or technical setting is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses.
• Maintaining lab area and performing equipment maintenance.

Skills

Optical Laboratory Equipment

Prescription Management

Technical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Optical Cutting Tools

Computer Software for Prescription Input

Job description

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Optical Lab Technician FT Fayetteville, NC #179

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:

· 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

· 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.

If you're ready to join a company that values excellence, invests in your future, and respects your need for balance, submit your resume today! Eyemart Express is where your career takes off.

This posting provides an overview of the role. A full job description will be provided upon hire.

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.