Optical Lab Manufacturing Tech - Full time - Oak Park

General Summary

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 in include 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.

• 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)

• Organization:
  Community Care Services
• Department: HF Optim Eyes Lab
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable