Optical Lab Technician Houston, TX Area

Eyemart Express; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Disability insurance (short-term &

Licensing support and advancement

Job summary

Eyemart Express in Houston seeks an Optical Lab Technician to cut, edge, and create prescription lenses with accuracy and speed. Training is available for the right candidate, with emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail lab environment.

The role focuses on operating lab equipment, interpreting prescriptions, and maintaining a safe, organized workspace to ensure timely delivery of glasses.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience in a lab or technical setting preferred.
• Experience in optical industry is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lab work: operate optical lab equipment and finish lenses to meet deadlines.
• Prescription management: read, interpret, and input specifications accurately.
• Maintenance: keep the lab and equipment clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Operational excellence: manage multiple tasks across equipment stations and complete reporting.

Skills

Lab equipment handling

Prescription interpretation

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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.

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.

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