Optical Technician

VSP Vision; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision in Columbus, OH is seeking an Optical Technician (Level 1) under direct supervision to handle daily lab operations and production. The role includes stocking and transcribing digital jobs, moving work through the lab, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You must be able to work any shift, lift up to 30 pounds, and maintain a clean workstation while collaborating with other departments.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work any shift, time, and day.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing, production, or optical tech experience.
• Ability to perform Optical Technician (Level 1) functions.
• Ability to bend, kneel and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Walk or stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform most functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1).
• Inventory control: stock lenses, sort trays, pull semi-finished or finished lenses.
• Transcribe digital jobs through the lab management system.
• Operate the automatic taper.
• Tint edged and uncut lenses.
• Assist expeditor to move work through the department.
• Pre-shipping wash-up and provide masks/cloths as needed.
• Maintain safety standards and a clean workstation.
• Collaborate with other departments and follow quality procedures.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Manufacturing/production experience

Optical Technician Level 1

Shift flexibility

Quality standards

Job description

Under direct supervision, perform a variety of tasks related to daily lab operations and production

Perform department tasks including one or more of the following:

• Perform most functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1)
• Inventory control functions including assist with stocking lens shelves, sort and distribute trays, pull semi-finished or finished lenses, and perform cosmetic inspection and restock
• Lens stocking including print and tray up jobs off the combob, pull lenses & transcribe digital jobs through the lab management system, stage work in designated areas, and assist with lens stocking and inventory
• Operates the automatic taper
• Tints edged and uncut lenses
• Expeditor functions including flagging work to move
• Pre-shipping wash-up functions including providing needed masks/cloths as needed
• Assist in efficiently moving work through the department
• Maintain company safety standards
• Maintain a clean workstation
• Assist and cooperate with other departments
• Ensure understanding and adherence to quality management and safety requirements, systems and procedures

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Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• One to two years of manufacturing, production, or optical tech experience
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1)
• Must be able to work any shift, time, and day
• Ability to meet department standards for productivity and quality
• Ability to communicate at a level necessary to accomplish the above tasks
• Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
• Ability to perform physical activities requiring bending, kneeling and pulling/pushing
• Ability to recognize and distinguish colors
• Ability to understand and follow procedures
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to walk or stand up to 100% of the time
• 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

Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

Salary Ranges: $15.75 - $22.58

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, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.