Optical Technician

VSP Vision•Lockbourne, OH

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 functions commonly performed by an Optical Technician (Level 1), such as inventory control, lens stocking, operating an automatic taper, tinting lenses, expediting work, and supporting pre-shipping wash-up. The technician helps move work efficiently through the department and follows company quality, safety, and cleanliness requirements. The role requires working any shift, time, and day. Physical tasks include bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and walking or standing up to 100% of the time. VSP Vision states that the compensation range is $15.75–$22.58; actual pay depends on experience and other job-related factors. The compensation package may include eligible bonuses and commissions.

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.
Ability 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 bend, kneel, and push or pull.
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 demonstrate high engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings.

Responsibilities

Perform daily lab operations and production tasks under direct supervision, including applicable Optical Technician (Level 1) functions.
Assist with inventory control by stocking lens shelves, sorting and distributing trays, pulling semi-finished or finished lenses, conducting cosmetic inspections, and restocking.
Perform lens-stocking tasks, including printing and tray-up jobs off the combob, pulling lenses, transcribing digital jobs through the lab management system, staging work in designated areas, and assisting 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, including providing masks or cloths as needed.
Help move 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.