Finishing Department; Experienced Technician

Finishing Department Finishing Department Technician (Experienced)

Position:
Lab Technician

Department:
Optical Lab – Finishing

Status:
Full-Time

The Finishing Department Technician is responsible for the final stages of lens production, including edging, mounting, and final quality. This role requires strong technical skill, attention to detail, and consistency to ensure lenses are properly fit to frame specifications and meet all quality standards.

This is not an entry-level position. The ideal candidate has advanced finishing experience, understands multiple edging platforms, and can troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and contribute to overall workflow efficiency. This role also serves as a technical resource within the department.

• Edging & Finishing / Mounting & Assembly

Operate edging machines and assemble lenses into zyl, metal, nylor, and drill mount frames. Ensure proper sizing, bevel placement, alignment, and fitment. Perform grooving, polishing, and handle complex jobs including high minus, high plus, and wrap frames.

• Quality Control / Troubleshooting

Inspect finished jobs to meet standards, identify and correct issues, troubleshoot machine and job-related problems, and take ownership of final product quality.

• Equipment / Process Improvement

Perform routine maintenance, work across multiple edging platforms, identify workflow improvements, reduce errors, and support best practices.

• Communication / Safety

Maintain records, communicate issues and trends, collaborate with team members, and follow all safety protocols.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum 5 years in optical finishing required. Experience with multiple edging platforms and high-volume or high-quality lab environments preferred.

Strong knowledge of finishing equipment. Experience with zyl(plastic), metal, nylor (semi-rimless) wrap frames, safety frames and drill mounts. Ability to read a Humphrey or manual lensometer (BNL). Detail-oriented, problem solver, process-minded, and demonstrate leadership through initiative and accountability.

Standing for extended periods, manual dexterity, and strong visual inspection ability required. Lab environment with machinery noise and PPE as needed.

Competitive pay, PTO, holidays, and opportunities for growth.