Optical Lab Technician

Description

Summary of Responsibilities: In this role, you will be responsible for processing eyeglasses according to ANSI standards, ensuring that all products meet the highest quality specifications. You will work efficiently to finish and ship eyewear orders to optical offices, maintaining a high standard of accuracy, quality, and timeliness. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of optical lab processes and a commitment to providing superior service

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Essential Job Functions:

• Accurately process prescription eyeglasses, including cutting, edging, polishing, and assembling lenses into frames in compliance with ANSI standards.
• Inspect finished eyewear for quality, ensuring that all lenses are free from defects and that frames are assembled correctly and securely.
• Package and ship completed orders to optical offices in a timely manner, ensuring all orders are accurately processed and tracked.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment, such as lens edgers, polishers, and other optical machinery, ensuring that all tools are functioning properly and are calibrated for precision.
• Maintain accurate records of orders, including customer specifications, work orders, and product details to ensure traceability and accountability.
• Follow all safety guidelines and protocols, as well as adhere to company policies and ANSI standards for optical work.
• Work closely with team members and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of orders.
• Attends required meetings
• Travels to satellite locations when needed
• Maintains patient confidentially 

 

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

 

Competencies:

1. Exceptional human relations skills
2. Establishes and maintains good rapport 
3. Advanced communication skills 
4. Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities
5. Advanced customer service skills
6. Advanced problem-solving skills 
7. Speaks, understands and writes fluent English
8. Writes legibly
9. May assist with orientation and training

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements

1. High school diploma or GED.

 

Minimum Background Requirements

1. One year of Lab experience

 

Minimum Demonstrated Skills

1. Proficiency on a PC
2. Proficient use of manual lensometer
3. Proficient use of all lab equipment