Senior Optical Technician

Full Time
Clearwater, FL
$17 an hour
Posted
Job description
With minimal supervision, performs the most complex tasks related to the production processes, according to department guidelines.
Perform department tasks including one or more of the following:

Perform most complex tasks related to the production processes according to department guidelines, acts as a subject matter expert on all functions related to the Optical Technician job

Perform and/or oversee Inspection functions related to the production process according to department guidelines; assists with the analysis of surface/finishing reworks and breakage

Perform and/or oversee inspection functions related to the production manual process (ANSI)

Research and resolve issues related to the internal performance of the department

Assist, cooperate and communicate with appropriate departments to resolve production & workflow issues

May assist with ordering lab supplies, working with vendors for all consumables; troubleshoots issues/problems with suppliers

Verify all lens specifications are met according to all VSP Lab and Z80 standards, including, but not limited to, optical measures, lens materials, fitting measurements, thickness, cosmetic quality, and any extra features such as tinting, anti-reflective coating, etc.

Preproduction /Dr. Service call functions include calling customers/vendors to explain issues/problems with lens orders

Blocking calibration functions including operating equipment to perform blocking, blocking aid, and blocking set-up

Analyze lens rejects to determine root cause; log determination; log determination and results

Evaluates and identifies trends on the rejects & breakages involving Rx sent to subcontractor vendor

Shipping functions include efficiently working with time-sensitive shipments

Maintain lens, frame, and processing parameters with Lab Management Systems (DVI)

Changes chemicals on hand coating units

Work with VSP business partners, root cause information, and process improvement methodology to prevent future errors

Maintain unit standards, processes, and procedures to ensure efficient, accurate, and measurable results

Coordinate workflow with other departments

Maintain awareness of and meet all unit criteria, i.e., production standards, procedures, etc.

Assist in efficiently moving work through the department

Assist in training other department employees

Keep up to date on all safety and evacuation procedures; maintain company safety standards
Job Specifications
Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Two to four years of experience in a production/manufacturing, fast-paced environment

Two to four years of experience working in an optical laboratory or related environment

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the functions of all Optical Technician jobs

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of PCs and databases

Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet applications

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Ability to meet department standards for productivity and quality

Ability to read and write at a level necessary to accomplish the above tasks

Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination

Ability to recognize and distinguish colors

Ability to perform physical activities requiring bending, kneeling, and pulling/pushing

Ability to understand and follow procedures

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Ability to walk or stand up to 100% of the time
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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please
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Salary Range:
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    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.
    As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision (“VSP”) collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees. VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.

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