Optical Technician

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 restocking
• 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

• 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