Optical Technician

VSP Vision Care•Lockbourne, OH

1d•$16 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

Under direct supervision, perform a variety of tasks related to daily lab operations and production. Perform department tasks including one or more of the following: Perform most functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1). Inventory control functions including assisting with stocking lens shelves, sorting and distributing trays, pulling semi-finished or finished lenses, and performing cosmetic inspection and restocking. Lens stocking including 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. Operates the automatic taper. Tints edged and uncut lenses. Expeditor functions including flagging work to move. Pre-shipping wash-up functions including providing needed masks/cloths as needed. Assist in efficiently moving work through the department. Maintain company safety standards. Maintain a clean workstation. Assist and cooperate with other departments. Ensure understanding and adherence to quality management and safety requirements, systems, and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience working in a fast-paced environment
One to two years of manufacturing, production, or optical tech experience
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1)
Must be able to work any shift, time, and day
Ability to meet department standards for productivity and quality
Ability to communicate at a level necessary to accomplish the above tasks
Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
Ability to perform physical activities requiring bending, kneeling, and pulling/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 roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Responsibilities

Perform most functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1)
Inventory control functions including assisting with stocking lens shelves, sorting and distributing trays, pulling semi-finished or finished lenses, and performing cosmetic inspection and restocking
Lens stocking including 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
Operates the automatic taper
Tints edged and uncut lenses
Expeditor functions including flagging work to move
Pre-shipping wash-up functions including providing needed masks/cloths as needed
Assist in efficiently moving work through the department
Maintain company safety standards
Maintain a clean workstation
Assist and cooperate with other departments
Ensure understanding and adherence to quality management and safety requirements, systems, and procedures
Other duties as assigned