Optical Technician

Davita Inc.; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Optical Technician (Level 1) to assist with lab operations, inventory control, and lens management. Candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant experience, good manual dexterity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The role includes various responsibilities like operating machinery and adhering to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of manufacturing, production, or optical tech experience.
• Ability to follow procedures and meet department standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1).
• Assist in inventory control and lens stocking.
• Maintain safety standards and a clean workstation.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Hand/eye coordination

Communication

Ability to recognize colors

Physical endurance

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 assisting with stocking lens shelves, sorting and distributing trays, pulling semi-finished or finished lenses, and performing cosmetic inspection and restocking

Lens stocking including print and tray up jobs off the combob, pulling lenses & transcribing digital jobs through the lab management system, stage work in designated areas, and assisting 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, please click here.

Salary Ranges: $15.75 - $22.58

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