Optical Lab Technician Houston, TX Area

Eyemart Express; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Fully paid benefits for licensing maintenance

Job summary

Eyemart Express in Richmond, Texas is seeking an Optical Lab Technician responsible for cutting and creating prescription lenses. The role demands technical skills and an eye for detail to meet quality and service standards.

Candidates are required to have a High School Diploma or GED, and experience in a lab or optical setting is preferred. Benefits include matching 401k, disability coverage, and fully paid licensing requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and work with optical laboratory equipment.
• Read and manage optical prescriptions accurately.
• Maintain lab area and equipment safety.

Skills

Lab Work

Prescription Management

Technical Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Position: Optical Lab Technician

As an Optical Lab Technician, you will 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.

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

Earnings & Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.