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Optical Lab Technician

Orascoptic
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/5/2026
The Optical Lab Technician will be responsible for assembling components in a safe manner to produce quality optical loupes. Understanding and following GMP and ISO procedures.

Initially starting as a technician, you will have the opportunity to advance to a Technician II, Sr. Technician, Lead or Supervisor.

Operating 2 shifts: 1st Shift: 6:30am - 3:00pm and 2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Operate equipment in a safe manner to produce quality optical components and assemble as needed to manufacture loupes.
  • Under direct supervision, follows work instructions when assembling components of light systems through the utilization of equipment, fixtures, and hand tools.
  • Sets up equipment per work instructions to ensure quality products.
  • Performs quality checks via visual inspection and testing equipment to avoid rework and scrapping of product/material.
  • Completes all required documentation per quality policies and procedures.
  • Immediately reports productivity and quality concerns to the appropriate personnel.
  • Reports damaged material, tooling, and/or equipment to the appropriate personnel for prompt repair or replacement.
  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures including safety and quality.
  • Reads, comprehends, and complies with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Manufacturing Instructions (MIs).
  • Participates in continuous improvement activities through the Envista Business System (EBS) including Kaizens, 5S events, Standard Work workshops, Kanban, and Kamishibai.

Incidental Duties: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Job Requirements

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This individual must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, where priorities may change rapidly. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Optical Lab Technician O2: Minimum 1 year of experience in 3 of the 5 Optical Lab positions.

Optical Lab Technician O3: Two or more years’ experience in 5 of the 5 Optical Lab positions.

Loupe assembly roles: RX Lab, Button Grinding, Engraving, Edging, and Drilling

Education And Experience

  • High school or equivalent preferred.

Skills And Abilities

  • Experience operating optical lab equipment.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with prescription lenses and diagnostic equipment
  • High attention to detail and patience required.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail required.
  • Visual clarity of approximately 20 inches or less is required to perform fine and gross manipulation tasks with fine details required.
  • Good hand dexterity to assemble small components with magnifying lenses required.
  • Ability to solder required.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to read and interpret written instructions in English.
  • Basic computer skills and math skills required.
  • Familiar with good documentation practices highly preferred.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Constantly uses hands and fingers to perform fine adjustments.
  • Constantly sits.
  • Occasionally reaches up/down with arms.
  • Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs

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Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

For Field Sales roles, the salary range listed reflects base pay only and does not include incentive pay opportunities under the applicable sales compensation plan.

$19.90 - $24.30 per hour

Operating company:Nobel Biocare

Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.

Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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