Optical Technician

VSP Vision; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the optical industry is seeking an Optical Technician to support daily lab operations. The role involves managing inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to meet productivity and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Order lenses and frames from vendors based on vision plans.
• Manage inventory functions including stocking and sorting lenses.
• Ensure adherence to quality management and safety procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Manual Dexterity

Job description

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Job Description

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

Job Type

Full-time

Essential Functions

1. Offer exceptional customer service by proactively communicating in a timely manner; call patients or vendors to communicate delays/issues with lens orders.
2. Order lenses and frames from appropriate lab or vendor based on vision plan.
3. Perform shipping functions including efficiently working with time-sensitive shipments and maintaining records.
4. Unpack and sort inbound frames and lenses to appropriate in-house trays or ship to various external labs as necessary.
5. Routinely check products on order for delays or back orders and communicate and resolve order issues.
6. Manage inventory functions including stocking lenses, sorting and distributing trays, pulling lenses, and performing cosmetic inspections and restocking as needed.
7. Assist with ordering lab supplies, working with vendors for all consumables, troubleshooting issues, and creating lenses for glasses.
8. Help move work efficiently through the department.
9. Maintain company safety standards and a clean workstation.
10. Assist and cooperate with other departments.
11. Ensure understanding and adherence to quality management and safety procedures.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Specifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• One to two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to meet standards for productivity and quality.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Physical ability to bend, kneel, pull, and push.
• Ability to recognize and distinguish colors.
• Ability to understand and follow procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk up to 100% of the time.

Working Conditions

The environment is generally favorable, well-lit, ventilated, with no major hazards. Individuals may stand for long periods and wear safety gear as needed.

Additional Information

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer, maintaining a drug-free workplace with pre-employment testing. Salary ranges from $13.00 to $15.00 per hour, based on experience and other factors. Benefits details available at opticaloutlets.com/careers.