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Optical Technician

VSP Vision and Careers
Lockbourne, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026
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 assisting with stocking lens shelves, sorting and distributing trays, pulling semi-finished or finished lenses, and performing 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


Other duties as assigned

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

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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 click here .

Salary Ranges: $15.75 - $22.58

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status . We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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