Optical Technician

VSP Vision • Lockbourne, OH

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Optical Technician performs a variety of tasks related to daily laboratory operations and production. Department assignments may include functions of an Optical Technician Level 1, inventory control and lens stocking, operating an automatic taper, tinting lenses, expediting work, and pre-shipping wash-up. The technician helps move work efficiently through the department while maintaining safety, quality, and cleanliness standards and cooperating with other departments.

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 assigned 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 department tasks, including functions of an Optical Technician Level 1.
• Assist with inventory control by stocking lens shelves, sorting and distributing trays, pulling semi-finished or finished lenses, conducting cosmetic inspections, and restocking.
• Print and tray jobs from 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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