Optical Lab Technician PT Reno, NV #121

Eyemart Express; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Eyemart Express in Reno is seeking an Optical Lab Technician to cut, edge, and create prescription lenses. Training is offered for the right candidate, with emphasis on balancing work and personal life.

Base pay ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, plus incentives, reflecting a competitive earning potential. Daily duties include handling optical lab equipment, reading prescriptions accurately, and maintaining a safe, organized lab.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lab work with optical equipment and meet hourly deadlines.
• Read and interpret prescription specs and input into computer.
• Maintain lab area and equipment; perform scheduled maintenance.
• Handle multiple tasks across equipment stations and complete reports.

Skills

Lab/technical setting experience

Read and follow manuals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Optical equipment

Job description

Position Overview

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. Experience is preferred but not required, as we are willing to train the right candidate.

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.

Earning Potential

The earning potential for this role is competitive, inclusive of base pay ($17.00 - 20.00) 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 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

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.