Optical Technician

VSP; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 21,697 - 31,106; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Lockbourne, Ohio is hiring an Optical Technician to perform various lab operations and production tasks under direct supervision.

This position involves responsibilities such as inventory control, lens stocking, operating equipment, and maintaining a clean workstation. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience and be able to work any shift. Salary range is $15.75 - $22.58, with additional bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of manufacturing, production, or optical tech experience.
• Knowledge and skills to perform Optical Technician (Level 1) tasks.
• Ability to recognize and distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1).
• Assist with inventory control and lens stocking.
• Operate the automatic taper and tint lenses.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced environment

Optical technology knowledge

Good manual dexterity

Physical stamina for lifting and standing

Ability to communicate effectively

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Perform most functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1).
• Inventory control functions including assisting with stocking lens shelves, sorting and distributing trays, pulling semi-finished or finished lenses, and performing cosmetic inspection and restock.
• Lens stocking: 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

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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, 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.