Optical Technician

About the role

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 assist with stocking lens shelves, sort and distribute trays, pull semi-finished or finished lenses, and perform cosmetic inspection and restock

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

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities

• 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

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please

Salary Ranges: $15.75 - $22.58

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