Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Optical Lab Technician to work in our Quality Control department to plan, manage and carry out quality control procedures on all optical jobs being processed in the Optical Laboratory. The role entails proper screening of optical jobs, identification of any defects and subsequent returns to relevant processing departments reporting on defects found and approval of the release of optical jobs to clients.
This is a highly detailed job, with a considerable amount of responsibility, as prescription accuracy is one of the most important priorities in our business. This individual will work closely with other lab team members to process high-quality eyeglasses in the optical laboratory. The primary responsibility of this position will be to inspect orders post-production for accuracy of fulfilment.
The right candidate will be excited to be a part of a rapidly growing company and eager to take on an array of responsibilities.
Who you are
- Highly detailed
- A self-starter who can take direction, as well as, work independently
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for learning and always seeking to sharpen skills
- Must be able to stand and / or walk for up to 8 hours and be able to push, pull, squat, bend and reach with or without reasonable accommodation
- Positive, friendly, and patient with both external customers and internal team members
- Team player who is resourceful and flexible
Key responsibilities
- Analyse all optical jobs prior to dispatch to clients and approve the release
- Adhere to set quality standards as agreed with management
- Use a lens meter and interpret the results and findings
- Interpret customers’ prescription requirements and have an understanding of the order as produced by our Ordering department
- Troubleshoot issues of production and catch errors pertaining to order prescription, measurements, lens type, and frame and identification and highlighting of defects and any other deformities and return the item to the appropriate Lab department
- Ensure all orders are filled accurately and in a timely manner
- Assist in packaging and shipping of all completed orders
- Master our internal lab management system in order to efficiently and effectively process orders
- Assist in maintaining the lab area and equipment in a safe and organised manner
- When needed, multi-task to cover more than one workstation, in order to maintain a steady workflow
Other duties
- Edge high-quality lenses using our state-of-the-art edging machinery
- Mount prescription lenses manually into each frame
- Align eyeglasses according to the technical specifications. This will require optical training to become fully proficient
- Work alongside our other teams to obtain and verify prescriptions and other required optical measurements
- Responsible for invoicing of products once these pass quality control
- Release and dispatch of products at the end of the day
- Assisting other company departments when required
- Any other duties might be required from time to time
Requirements
- 5+ years working in an optical lens manufacturing environment is required
- 2+ years working in Quality Control of optical lenses or related
- Technology and computer literate
- Highly organised and efficient
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly reliable and dependable
- Ability to meet targets
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Motivated and dependable with a customer-friendly attitude
- Effective and confident communicator
Working hours
- 7am – 3.30pm (Monday – Friday) 40hrs / week
Benefits
Additional Benefits offered by the company such as free private health insurance, fruit and freshly ground coffee at the office, an annual performance bonus, yearly company product vouchers and regular team events.
Want to know more?
Class Optical is a specialist organisation operating within the optical industry and has been serving the local market for over thirty years. If you want to know more about Class Optical follow us on LinkedIn and see what the team is up to.
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