Optical Technician - Frame Styling & Eye Care Expert

Graystone Eye; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Graystone Eye in Hickory, NC seeks an Optical Technician (non-cert) to fill eyeglass prescriptions, fit lenses and frames, and support patients across our Hickory, Boone, Lenoir, Lincolnton and Wilkesboro offices.

Under supervision, you'll measure, select frames, grind lenses, educate clients, and perform repairs while traveling to satellite locations as needed. High School education required; optical experience preferred; certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High School education is required.
• Optical-related experience preferred.
• Certification within one year of hire to retain position.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills expected.
• Problem-solver with analytical abilities.
• Well-organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to satellite locations.

Responsibilities

• Stacks, straightens, and cleans frame boards.
• Determines client's lens prescription using lensometer and clients' glasses.
• Recommends lenses, coatings, and frames to suit client needs.
• Assists client in selecting frames by style and color, sized to measurements.
• Measures bridge, eye size, temple length, vertex distance, PD, and optical centers.
• Prepares work orders for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses.
• Verifies finished lenses are ground to spec.
• Heats/bends frames to fit client.
• Instructs clients on wearing and care of eyeglasses.
• Sells optical goods (binoculars, sunglasses, magnifiers, low vision aids).
• Repairs frames and components; calculates sale amount.
• Willingness to travel to satellite locations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Certification within 1 year of hire

Tools

Lensometer

Job description

Graystone Eye in Hickory, NC seeks an Optical Technician (non-cert) to fill eyeglass prescriptions, fit lenses and frames, and support patients across our Hickory, Boone, Lenoir, Lincolnton and Wilkesboro offices.

Under supervision, you'll measure, select frames, grind lenses, educate clients, and perform repairs while traveling to satellite locations as needed. High School education required; optical experience preferred; certification within one year of hire.