Optical Technician

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

Job summary

VSP Vision is seeking an Optical Technician (Level 1) to support daily lab operations in a fast-paced production environment. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of tasks from lens stocking to tinting and preparing finished lenses.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of manufacturing or optical tech experience, can lift up to 30 pounds, and are able to work any shift. We emphasize quality, safety, and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or optical lab environment.
• Ability to meet department productivity and quality standards.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.
• Ability to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions of Optical Technician (Level 1).
• Inventory control including stocking lenses, sorting, and distributing trays.
• Transcribe digital jobs and stage work in designated lab areas.
• Operate the automatic taper and tint edged lenses.
• Assist expeditors and ensure smooth workflow.
• Support pre-shipping wash-up and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Color vision

Procedures following

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Tools

Lab management system

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 including print and tray up jobs off the combob, pull lenses and transcribe digital jobs through the lab management system, stage work in designated areas, and assist with lens stocking and inventory
• Operate the automatic taper
• Tint edged and uncut lenses
• Expeditor functions, including flagging work to move
• Pre‑shipping wash‑up functions, including providing needed masks and 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

• 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

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.