Optical Technician

General Summary
Under direct supervision, perform a variety of tasks related to daily lab operations and production

Essential Functions
Perform department tasks including one or more of the following:
Perform most functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1)
Inventory control functions including assist with stocking lens shelves, sort and distribute trays, pull semi-finished or finished lenses, and perform cosmetic inspection and restock
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

Job Specifications
Typically has the following skills or abilities:

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

Working Conditions
The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust etc.

The working environment is well lighted and ventilated. Individuals are typically required to stand for long periods of time. Noise and dust from power-grinding machinery and other equipment is to be expected. Individuals may wear safety attire such as goggles and gloves and may work physically close to others, such as when sharing work areas. There are no major hazard

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