Optical Lab Technician — Precise Lens Cutting & Edging

eyemartexpress; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Matching 401k

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Licensing assistance

Job summary

Eyemart Express is seeking an Optical Lab Technician (Full-Time) to cut, edge, and create prescription lenses, ensuring timely delivery of glasses. Training is available; prior experience is welcome but not required. You will work with standard optical lab equipment and support high-quality service for customers.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to protocols, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail lab environment. Health and retirement benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a lab or technical setting preferred.
• Experience in the optical industry is preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow technical manuals and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lab work: identify and operate basic optical lab equipment and meet hourly deadlines for finishing jobs.
• Prescription management: read and interpret prescription specifications and input into the computer to ensure lenses are cut properly.
• Maintenance: keep the lab area and equipment safe and organized; perform routine maintenance.
• Operational excellence: handle multiple tasks across several equipment stations to maintain workflow.

Skills

Lab experience

Technical reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Optical lab equipment

Job description

Eyemart Express is seeking an Optical Lab Technician (Full-Time) to cut, edge, and create prescription lenses, ensuring timely delivery of glasses. Training is available; prior experience is welcome but not required. You will work with standard optical lab equipment and support high-quality service for customers.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to protocols, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail lab environment. Health and retirement benefits are included.