Optical Lab Technician FT Joplin, MO #209

Eyemart Express; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Short/Long-term disability

Licensing support

Job summary

Eyemart Express in Joplin, MO is seeking an Optical Lab Technician to cut, edge, and create prescription lenses with accuracy, ensuring customers receive their glasses promptly. Training is available; prior experience is welcome but not required.

The role focuses on operating basic optical lab equipment, correctly interpreting prescriptions, maintaining a safe, organized work area, and meeting hourly production deadlines. This is a full-time position with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lab Work: operate optical lab equipment, meet hourly deadlines.
• Prescription Management: read and input prescriptions for lens cutting.
• Maintenance: keep lab area and equipment clean and functional.
• Operational Excellence: juggle tasks across stations to maintain flow.

Skills

Lab/Technical setting experience

Prescription reading & input

Optical industry exposure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Optical Lab Technician FT Joplin, MO #209

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.
• Operational Excellence: Perform multiple concurrent tasks at several different equipment stations to maintain acceptable job flow.

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.

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

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

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.