Optical/Lab Technician

The purpose of this job is to produce and assemble glasses to the customers specifications within a reasonable time frame.

Principal tasks/Responsibilities

 This job is primarily responsible for:

• Interpretation of computer-generated worksheet
• Interpretation of lens supplied vs work sheet requirement.
• Layout of lenses for surfacing. 
• Taping, blocking and deblocking of lenses. 
• Operate Lens Generator.
• Polishing and cleaning of lenses. 
• Checking of PD and Rx measurements. 
• Tinting and coating of lenses.
• Analyze and layout lenses for edging. Edging of lenses. 
• Fitting and inserting lenses into frames.
• Adjustments, repairs, monitor the equipment to ensure that it is always functioning optimally.

Performance Standards

This job is considered to be performed satisfactorily when:

• Customer’s requests are produced accurately, with minimal breakage and within an acceptable time frame.
• All machinery is properly monitored to ensure minimal lapses in production.
• Work area is always kept clean.

Key competencies required

• Possess a good understanding of light, refraction, the anatomy of the eye.
• Attentiveness to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems.
• Hands-on experience in an optical environment is an asset.