Optical Technician (Level 1) — Fast-Paced Lab Ops

ManpowerGroup; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending App

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Optical Technician for our client in Schertz, TX. The role supports daily lab operations and production workflows within the Lab Operations department.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of manufacturing or optical tech experience, strong manual dexterity, and the ability to work any shift while maintaining quality standards. This position offers hands-on work in a structured, fast-paced environment with direct supervision.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of manufacturing, production, or optical tech experience.
• Ability to perform the functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1).
• Ability to work any shift, time, and day.
• Ability to meet department standards for productivity and quality.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and walk or stand up to 100% of the time, with strong hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, perform a variety of tasks related to daily lab operations and production.
• Support department functions including optical technician (Level 1) tasks such as cosmetic inspection and lens restocking.
• Handle inventory control activities, including assisting with stocking lens shelves, sorting and distributing trays, and pulling semi-finished or finished lenses.
• Operate lab equipment and assist with production flow, including operating the automatic taper, tinting edged and uncut lenses, and performing expeditor functions such as flagging work to move.
• Complete pre-shipping wash-up tasks by providing needed masks/cloths as needed, maintain a clean workstation, and assist with staging work in designated areas.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Optical technician knowledge

Manual dexterity

Shift flexibility

Quality standards

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Optical Technician for our client in Schertz, TX. The role supports daily lab operations and production workflows within the Lab Operations department.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of manufacturing or optical tech experience, strong manual dexterity, and the ability to work any shift while maintaining quality standards. This position offers hands-on work in a structured, fast-paced environment with direct supervision.