AR Lab Technician FT (nd Shift) Farmers Branch, TX

Optical Lab Technician experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train. Job Description The AR Lab Technician will be responsible for cleaning, coating, and creating prescription lenses to ensure jobs are completed in a timely manner. Once the lenses are complete, the AR Lab technician is responsible for taking the lenses to the Final inspection and shipping them to the retail stores. Responsibilities Identify and work with basic optical coating laboratory equipment, tools, supplies, and materials. Consistently adhere to hourly deadlines for finishing jobs. Correctly read and interpret prescription specifications and input into the computer properly to ensure lenses are processed correctly. Maintain the lab area and equipment in a safe and organized manner. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly lab equipment maintenance as scheduled and in accordance with lab/equipment manual specifications. Understand and be able to add and/or subtract positive and negative integers. Perform multiple concurrent tasks at several equipment stations to maintain acceptable job flow. Read, comprehend, and follow technical manuals and protocols. Fill out all assigned reporting forms in a timely manner. Read and interpret prescription specifications. Education & Experience Requirements High School Diploma or GED. Experience working in a lab or technical setting. Experience working in the optical industry coating lab is preferred. Skills & Abilities Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours per day per scheduled shift). Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist. Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to approximately 45 lbs.; on rare occasions, aid in moving heavy lab equipment. Must possess excellent hand‑eye coordination and fine motor skills. Ability to operate basic office equipment. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to multi‑task. Ability to identify and solve problems and facilitate problem solving. Time‑management skills—ability to prioritize and work quickly and efficiently. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees. Work is performed primarily in an optical laboratory setting. The environment is often fast‑paced and deadline‑oriented. Confined space with one or more employees at any given time. May work alone in the lab as necessary or with a partner. Exposure to dusts, fumes, glass and/or plastic lens particulates, standard chemicals found in an optical lab (some may be caustic), metal alloy (solid and melted), moderately high levels of noise, fluorescent lighting, cleaning agents and electrical energy. Will be working primarily with small manual tools (screwdriver, pliers, etc.), lenses, and automated laboratory equipment. 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. AR Lab Technician FT (nd Shift) Farmers Branch, TX • Farmers Branch, Texas #J-18808-Ljbffr