Optical Lab Technician

Gainesville FL

Description

Assist Needed Retail optical seeks full-time assistant for making and assembling glasses. Mechanical exp. helpful. Salary $550.00 - $600.00/week. Optical lab technicians, sometimes known as ophthalmic laboratory technicians, create prescription eyeglasses. They work closely with optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologists. On-the-job training will be provided for this position. Many optical lab technicians earn their high school diploma, or GED, and then develop their skills while working in the field. New optical lab technicians start as assistants and work with an experienced technician until they are knowledgeable enough to work by themselves. Voluntary certification is available and recommended for optical lab technicians. Job Description The optical technician will have limited contact with patients and customers while working in clean and well-maintained laboratories. The optical lab technician must wear safety equipment at all times, including masks, gloves, and goggles. The tools used in this position can be dangerous, so workplace safety is a priority. Job Duties After receiving orders from optometrists and opticians, optical lab technicians cut, polish, and grind lenses for prescription glasses, or create prescription contact lenses. In some cases, an optical lab technician may create lenses for products like binoculars, microscopes, or telescopes. This position relies on computer equipment and automated tools to make the lenses. The final product is always examined by an optical lab technician before it is sent off to the customer. Click "apply" to submit your resume today! recblid i8jpcolmeg45dp84qc67nsdknid4gz