What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician Apprentice position at Gazal Eyecare?
Start your career in opticianry at Gazal Eyecare — no experience required. This apprentice role is built for someone starting from zero: you'll train hands-on under our licensed opticians and optometrists, learning the real skills of the trade from day one.
What you'll learn and do:
- Assist patients with frame selection and basic styling guidance
- Take precise facial measurements for lens fitting (PD, segment height, frame measurements)
- Learn to read and interpret eyeglass prescriptions
- Support lens ordering, frame adjustments, and basic repairs
- Get introduced to contact lens fitting and dispensing basics
- Work directly with the equipment and lab processes used in a real optical practice
Where this leads:
Georgia requires 3,000 supervised hours over at least two years to become a licensed Dispensing Optician, plus passing the national ABO/NCLE exams and a practical exam. This role is your structured path through that apprenticeship — real supervised hours, real patient interactions, with a clear track toward licensure and our Licensed Optician position.
What we're looking for:
A genuine interest in eye care and a willingness to learn — prior retail or customer service experience is a plus but not required. This is a luxury, independent-eyewear environment, so attention to detail and a polished, patient-first approach matter more than a resume.
Full-time, Tuesday–Saturday. Competitive pay with room to grow as you gain skills and hours toward licensure.
What you'll learn and do:
- Assist patients with frame selection and basic styling guidance
- Take precise facial measurements for lens fitting (PD, segment height, frame measurements)
- Learn to read and interpret eyeglass prescriptions
- Support lens ordering, frame adjustments, and basic repairs
- Get introduced to contact lens fitting and dispensing basics
- Work directly with the equipment and lab processes used in a real optical practice
Where this leads:
Georgia requires 3,000 supervised hours over at least two years to become a licensed Dispensing Optician, plus passing the national ABO/NCLE exams and a practical exam. This role is your structured path through that apprenticeship — real supervised hours, real patient interactions, with a clear track toward licensure and our Licensed Optician position.
What we're looking for:
A genuine interest in eye care and a willingness to learn — prior retail or customer service experience is a plus but not required. This is a luxury, independent-eyewear environment, so attention to detail and a polished, patient-first approach matter more than a resume.
Full-time, Tuesday–Saturday. Competitive pay with room to grow as you gain skills and hours toward licensure.