Retail Optical Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Shift/Hours: Monday - Sunday, 40 hours a week; Weekends are mandatory (All shift times)
Pay Rate: $21 per hour
Location: San Francisco, CA
Experience: No Experience Needed

We are excited to share a new opportunity for a Lab Technician located in San Francisco! This position is highly sought after and might not be available for long.

Lab Technician Job Duties include:

• Eyewear Assembly: Performing the technical processes of edging, blocking, and assembling lenses and frames to accurately meet prescription specifications.
• Quality Control (QC): Diligently conducting quality control checks on all finished eyewear before they are processed for patient pickup or shipment, ensuring prescription accuracy and aesthetic standards are met.
• Lab Maintenance: Routinely maintaining lab equipment (e.g., edgers, blockers, and tools) and ensuring a clean, safe, and highly organized supplies area to maximize efficiency and longevity of equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Lab Technician Required Skills include:

• Optical Knowledge: Certification or knowledge of advanced optical terminology, lens materials, and frame types.
• Troubleshooting: Ability to quickly diagnose and troubleshoot common issues with edging and blocking equipment.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Strong basic mathematical aptitude for interpreting and verifying complex prescription details.

Lab Technician Requirements may include:

• Dexterity & Precision: Exceptional manual precision and steady handwork for handling delicate lenses and performing intricate assembly tasks.
• Accuracy & Compliance: Strong focus on accuracy in all measurements and procedures, alongside a commitment to following established safety protocols.
• Technical Awareness: Basic machine operation and maintenance awareness to ensure the proper use, troubleshooting, and care of sophisticated lab equipment
• Technical Lab Experience: Prior experience in an optical lab, eyewear assembly, or precision manufacturing environment where detailed, small-scale work was required.
• Hands-on Work: Experience in quality inspection or technical hands-on work that demonstrates comfort and capability with fine motor skills and specialized tooling.
• Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Must provide 3 professional references

Benefits of working with PrideStaff:

• Medical, Rx, and Wellness Benefits
• Dental and Vision Plan Options
• Short-term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay

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