What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Laboratory Technician position at Ultimate Spectacle?
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Optical Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality ophthalmic lenses and optical components, ensuring precision and adherence to strict laboratory standards. Your expertise will help deliver exceptional vision correction solutions to our customers, supporting their visual health and comfort. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced optical equipment, contribute to high-volume production, and uphold rigorous quality assurance protocols.
Duties
- Operate optical manufacturing equipment.
- Interpret ophthalmic prescriptions and lens parameters accurately, ensuring correct fabrication aligned with ophthalmology standards
- Manage laboratory workflows efficiently, prioritizing high-volume production while maintaining quality standards
- Conduct routine equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Perform laboratory procedures such as lens edging, polishing, and quality assurance checks to meet exacting specifications
- Identify lens parameters through precise measurement techniques and laboratory techniques to verify accuracy before final assembly
- Maintain detailed records of manufacturing processes, quality control results, and laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Proven experience in an optical laboratory setting or related manufacturing environment with high-volume production expertise
- Strong mechanical knowledge of optical equipment setup
- In-depth understanding of ophthalmology concepts, including anatomy and physiology relevant to eye care and lens fabrication
- Ability to interpret ophthalmic prescription abbreviations accurately and apply them during manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with laboratory management practices.
- Basic math skills for measurements, calculations related to lens parameters, and process adjustments
- Knowledge of retail sales environments is a plus for understanding customer needs but is not mandatory
- Excellent attention to detail combined with strong laboratory techniques for precision work
- Effective communication skills for collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
Join us in delivering exceptional optical solutions by combining your technical expertise with a passion for improving vision health. We value innovation, precision, and dedication—qualities that drive our success in creating outstanding products for our customers.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22