Job description

Marion Eye Centers is seeking a Full-time Optical Lab Technician to work out of our Marion location. This candidate should be looking for a long-term career and must possess a strong attention to detail and a team-related can-do attitude. Mechanical and optical knowledge is preferred but we are willing to train.

Specific Role: Edger Operator - An edger operator cuts a lens into the shape of the frame. Use of hand-stone, buffer, lens mounting apparatus, such as pliers and hot air frame heater is standard

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and work with basic optical laboratory equipment, tools, supplies, and materials
• Consistently adhere to hourly deadlines for finishing jobs
• With training, correctly read and interpret prescription specifications and input into computer properly to ensure lenses are cut properly
• Using sound judgment, maintain the lab area and equipment in a safe and organized manner
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly lab equipment maintenance as scheduled and in accordance with lab/equipment manual specifications
• Perform multiple concurrent tasks at several different equipment stations in order to maintain acceptable job flow if needed
• 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 preferred
• Experience working in the optical industry is preferred
• Assembly line experience a plus

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, on rare occasions aid in moving heavy lab equipment
• Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees

Working Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in an optical laboratory setting
• Environment often fast-paced, deadline oriented
• Confined space with one or more employees at any given time
• 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 (some of which may be caustic), metal alloy (solid and melted), moderately high levels of noise, fluorescent lighting, cleaning agents and electrical energy

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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