Manufacturing Optician, Optical Lab

Job Summary:
To manufacture eyeglasses to the prescription of the member as given by the Vision Services provider.

Essential Responsibilities:

• In Bench Area: First inspection of lenses to verify that the lenses were accurately manufacturer as specified on the job ticket.


• Block lenses prior to edging according to the spotted axis.


• Performs lens-edging activities by the use of precision measuring and edging equipment, hand grinding machines and specialty tools in accordance with professional standards for accuracy and quality.


• Mounts lenses into frame, aligning bifocals and axis, and checking for four-point alignment on plan frames.


• Tints or UV coats lenses according to work order specifications.


• Perform final inspection to verify that the prescription was accurately manufactured according to the job ticket and meets ANSI standards.


• Performs routine housekeeping duties such as cleaning, labeling, stocking and/or restocking of products, keeping all areas of the lab clean, free from clutter, and in an orderly manner.


• Fills in for contact lens distribution as needed.


• Performs other duties as assigned by the optical lab manager or his/her assistant.


• In Surface Area: Accurately blocks lenses according to job ticket.


• Generates lenses to the correct curve as specified on job ticket.


• Picks correct tool for each eye as specified on the job ticket.


• Picks correct tool for each eye as specified on the job ticket.


• Polishes lenses for pre-determined amount of time following all set procedures.


• De-blocks and thoroughly cleans all blocking residue from lenses.


• Inspects lenses for cosmetic flaws and Rx accuracy.


• Backsides coat specified lens material.


• Performs routine housekeeping duties such as cleaning, labeling, stocking and/or restocking of products, keeping all areas of the lab clean, free from clutter, and in an orderly manner.


• Fills in for contact lens distribution as needed.


• Performs other duties as assigned by the optical lab manager or designee.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a manufacturing eyewear required.


• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

• High School Graduate or General Education Development (GED) required.

• American Board of Opticianry Basic Certification within 12 months of hire
  

• General knowledge of optical theory, optical practices, and national standards for accuracy and quality required.
• Ability to be attentive to detail required.
• Ability to stand for duration of shift required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds required.
• Good hand/eye coordination required.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

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