Optical Technician

VSP Vision Care; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the optical industry is seeking an Optical Technician (Level 1) to assist with daily lab operations and production tasks. The role involves inventory control, operating equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced environment and possess good manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of manufacturing, production, or optical tech experience.
• Ability to work any shift, time, and day.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory control functions and assist with lens stocking.
• Operate the automatic taper and perform cosmetic inspections.
• Maintain company safety standards and a clean workstation.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Hand/eye coordination

Communication

Color recognition

Physical endurance

Job description

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:

1. Perform most functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1)
2. 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
3. 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
4. Operate the automatic taper
5. Tints edged and uncut lenses
6. Expeditor functions, including flagging work to move
7. Pre-shipping wash-up functions, including providing needed masks/cloths as needed
8. Assist in efficiently moving work through the department
9. Maintain company safety standards
10. Maintain a clean workstation
11. Assist and cooperate with other departments
12. Ensure understanding and adherence to quality management and safety requirements, systems, and procedures
13. 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. This role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

Salary Ranges: $15.75 - $22.58

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