Summary
Do you take pride in precision work where a fraction of a millimeter makes all the difference? At Revant, our prescription lens program turns a customer's prescription into eyewear that fits their life perfectly. The Rx & Services Technician is at the heart of making that happen. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you'll operate specialized optical equipment to cut, edge, and mount lenses to exact patient prescriptions, then inspect every finished product against strict optical standards and tolerances. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with our Quality and Production teams, you'll transform prescriptions into finished eyewear while continuously improving how we do it. If you're an ABO-certified optical professional who loves hands-on craftsmanship, thrives on getting the details exactly right, and wants to help build a growing lens program from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.
Essential Functions
- Set up, operate, and calibrate specialized edging and blocking machines to cut optical lenses to exact patient prescriptions.
- Mount and secure finished lenses into metal, plastic, or rimless frames using precision hand tools.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of lab equipment to ensure safe and continuous operation.
- Inspect finished products using lens meters and precision measuring instruments to ensure compliance with prescription standards and tolerances.
- Repair and adjust frames to ensure a comfortable fit for the patient.
- Operate tracing and edging equipment to generate lens shape files for the Prescription and Custom Cut program.
- Efficiently and thoroughly inspect, clean, and receive customer frames.
- Partner with the Maintenance & Production Supervisor to alert of any machine errors or tool breakage.
- Continually drive efficiencies and work closely with the Quality Manager to develop CAD processes and systems that reduce costs.
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as outlined by the Quality Manager.
- Other duties as required.
Revant offers a competitive compensation package including:
- Hourly pay range, $25 – $28 per hour (dependent upon experience)
- Eligible for the company bonus program
- Health, dental and vision benefits, 80% of premiums paid by Revant for the employee
- Health, dental and vision benefits, 30% of premiums paid by Revant for the employee dependents
- 100% employer paid LTD
- HSA eligible health plans with employer matching up to $50 per paycheck
- 401k with up to 4% company matching
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off per year
- Increasing to 4 weeks after 3 years of service
- Increasing to 5 weeks after 5 years of service
- Monthly parking pass or monthly TriMet pass reimbursement
- 10 company paid holidays per year
- 16 hours of volunteer time off per year
- $500 charitable donation match
About Revant
Revant is the largest and fastest-growing direct-to-consumer replacement lens company on the planet. We are dedicated to creating the most sustainable vision brand in the world by keeping eyewear in play. We are committed to evolving the eyewear industry with innovative and sustainable optical manufacturing processes and products designed to provide the best visual experience possible. Our dedication to making better products in a better way, and providing stellar consumer experiences, is fueled by the belief that the vision industry needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness.
Revant is committed to the principles of inclusion, diversity, and equity. We create community and build trust by fostering a culturally attentive organization. We reach out to diverse candidates who will contribute a range of perspectives, experiences, skills and ideas to how we work, our programs and our services to best serve, reach and reflect the rich diversity of the customers we serve.
Revant Values
Initiative
Empathy
Focus
Trust
Competencies
- High level of precision to ensure accurate focus and optical alignment.
- Ability to distinguish colors and read precise numbers on prescriptions and measuring tools.
- Ability to read and interpret optical prescriptions and follow technical manuals.
- Comfort with standing for extended periods and performing tasks that require manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, consistently meeting optical standards and tolerances.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities to meet production timelines and deadlines.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to coordinate with the Quality team and Production and Fulfillment team.
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting specialized lab equipment.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices in a production environment.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma (or equivalent) required
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in an optical laboratory
- Advanced proficiency with optical terminology and lensometry
- Previous experience using layout blockers, edgers, and manual groovers
- American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification required
- Previous ABO certification that has lapsed may be considered
Intangibles
- Demonstrate empathy and the ability to take the initiative
- Communicate with purpose and honesty
- Collaborate with peers to deliver exceptional customer service
- Identify ways to constantly improve
- Measure success against the world's best companies
- Value community over capital
- Always work to bring value to the customer
Work Environment – Onsite
This position operates in a production and lab setting using optical testing equipment and works around our manufacturing equipment. The environment is often loud due to the air compressors required for manufacturing. This role routinely uses standard equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners, as we are a technologically driven company. We operate under Good Manufacturing Practices, which may at times require wearing safety glasses and closed-toe shoes.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Ability to stand for extended periods while operating lab equipment
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating edging, blocking, and tracing equipment and precision hand tools
- Frequent use of lab equipment, computers, and standard office equipment (keyboard, monitor, phone)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Occasional movement around the lab and production floor, including reaching for supplies or equipment
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of Revant Optics to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Revant Optics will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
