Optical Lab Manufacturing Tech - Full time - Oak Park

Job Title

Performs manual manufacturing duties for Henry Ford Optim Eyes finishing line. Follows process instructions for producing finished eyeglasses.

• Trace frames. Mounts lenses in basic mental, semi-rimless, and plastic frames
• Moves job trays from one area on the line to another as required
• Places leap pads on finishing blocks. Operates semi-automatic finish blocker
• May be required to follow the process for tinting lenses
• Marks progressive lenses on witness engravings
• May operate edgers to include clearing errors
• Manually block lenses for surfacing line and deblock lenses from surfacing line
• Performs basic eyeglass repair including fixing missing or broken screws and eye wires and resizing large lenses
• May operate an arc lamp to identify cosmetic defects
• May assemble and repair drill mount eyewear.
• May perform advanced repair of frames to include replacement or shortening of temple ends, advanced setting adjustments and calibration of finishing equipment
• Performs proper use of lensometers
• Exactly follows process instructions whether written or verbal
• Adheres to 6S principles at all times
• Performs other duties as instructed by management

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Two (2) years of experience in an Optical lab preferred.
• Requires basic computer skills, to include reading and executing machine commands on screens.
• Requires dexterity to handle small tools and parts (such as screwdrivers and frame screws).
• Requires the ability to understand verbal and/or written instructions.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Requires the ability to work independently as needed.
• Can be trained to perform the job responsibilities.

• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy
• Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
• Requires the ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs. for an entire shift
• Requires the ability to follow process instructions
• Requires dexterity to handle small tools and parts (such as screwdrivers and frame screws)