Optical Technician

VSP Vision Care • Lockbourne, OH

3d • $16 - $23

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Optical Technician performs a variety of tasks related to daily lab operations and production. The role may include Optical Technician Level 1 functions, inventory control and lens stocking, operating an automatic taper, tinting lenses, expediting work, pre-shipping wash-up, and helping move work efficiently through the department. The technician maintains safety and quality standards, keeps the workstation clean, and cooperates with other departments. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• One to two years of manufacturing, production, or optical technician experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability to perform Optical Technician (Level 1) functions.
• Must be able to work any shift, time, and day.
• Ability to meet department productivity and quality standards.
• Ability to communicate at a level necessary to accomplish the job tasks.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to perform physical activities requiring bending, kneeling, and pulling or pushing.
• Ability to recognize and distinguish colors.
• Ability to understand and follow procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to walk or stand up to 100% of the time.
• For remote or hybrid roles, ability to maintain a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including camera presence during meetings.

Responsibilities

• Perform most functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1).
• Assist with inventory control, including stocking lens shelves, sorting and distributing trays, pulling semi-finished or finished lenses, conducting cosmetic inspections, and restocking.
• Print and tray up jobs off the combob, pull lenses, transcribe digital jobs through the lab management system, stage work in designated areas, and assist with lens stocking and inventory.
• Operate the automatic taper.
• Tint edged and uncut lenses.
• Perform expeditor functions, including flagging work to move.
• Perform pre-shipping wash-up functions and provide masks or cloths as needed.
• Assist in moving work efficiently through the department.
• Maintain company safety standards and a clean workstation.
• Assist and cooperate with other departments.
• Understand and adhere to quality management and safety requirements, systems, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The compensation package may include eligible bonuses and commissions.
• VSP Vision benefits are referenced, but specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed