Production Lab Technician

Production Lab Technician experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train.

Job Description:

The Lab Technician will be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers can receive their new prescription glasses in a timely manner. Once the glasses are complete, the Lab technician is responsible for taking the glasses to the retail floor so the glasses can be dispensed to the receiving patient.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and work with basic optical laboratory equipment, tools, supplies, and materials

• Consistently adhere to hourly deadlines for finishing jobs

• Correctly read and interpret prescription specifications and input into computer properly to ensure lenses are cut properly

• Maintain the lab area and equipment in a safe and organized manner

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly lab equipment maintenance as scheduled

• Perform multiple concurrent tasks at several different equipment stations

• Read, comprehend and follow technical manuals and protocols

• Fill out all assigned reporting forms in a timely manner

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience working in a lab or technical setting

• Experience working in the optical industry is preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours per day per scheduled shift)

• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to approximately 45 lbs

• Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Ability to multi-task

• Attention to detail

Working Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in an optical laboratory setting

• Environment often fast-paced, deadline oriented

• May work alone in lab as necessary or with partner

• Exposure to dusts, fumes, glass and/or plastic lens particulates, standard chemicals found in optical lab

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.