Overview
Join our dynamic Optometry Practice team as an Optical Laboratory Technician for an in house finishing lab. In this vital role, you will be responsible for cutting and edging lenses into high end frames as well as dispensing and adjustments of patient eyewear. Your expertise will help deliver clear vision solutions to customers, supporting their daily lives and enhancing their experiences. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced equipment and cutting-edge laboratory techniques in a professional, organized environment. If you are passionate about attention to detail, possess mechanical aptitude, and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you!
Duties
- Operate and maintain optical lens edgers, lensometers, and other laboratory equipment to produce lenses according to specified parameters
- Interpret ophthalmic prescriptions and abbreviations accurately to determine lens requirements and manufacturing specifications
- Identify lens parameters such as thickness, curvature, and material properties to ensure quality standards are achieved
- Conduct quality assurance checks throughout the manufacturing process to detect defects or deviations from specifications
- Be able to follow an organized workflow system in an onsite finishing lab
- Apply laboratory procedures and techniques to produce precise optical components while adhering to safety protocols and industry regulations
Skills
- Strong knowledge of opthalmic lens fabrication
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Extensive experience with optical laboratory procedures, including lens edging, machining, and parameter identification
- Familiar with different types of lens materials and design of progressive lenses
- Ability to interpret ophthalmic prescriptions accurately
- Retail sales experience combined with sales skills can be a plus for understanding customer needs when applicableEmbark on a career that combines technical mastery with the satisfaction of improving people's vision. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills grow alongside our innovative approach to optical solutions. Join us in delivering clarity and confidence—one lens at a time!
Pay: $23.82 - $28.69 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
