Optical Lab Technician PT Joplin, MO #209

Eyemart Express; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Eyemart Express in Joplin, MO is seeking a part-time Optical Lab Technician to cut, edge, and create prescription lenses, helping customers receive glasses promptly.

No prior experience required; training available. You will operate lab equipment, manage prescriptions, and maintain a clean, safe workspace. This role supports a flexible, team-oriented environment with opportunities to learn.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a lab or technical setting preferred but not required.
• Experience in the optical industry is preferred.
• Ability to read technical manuals and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic optical laboratory equipment and tools.
• Input prescriptions into the computer and ensure lenses are cut correctly.
• Maintain a clean, safe lab and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Handle multiple tasks across equipment stations to maintain workflow.

Skills

Lab Work

Prescription Management

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Optical lab equipment

Job description

Career Opportunities with Eyemart Express

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Optical Lab Technician PT 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

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.