Optical Lab Associate

Do you have a passion for learning how things are made, and what makes them tick? Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together, understanding the mechanics behind it? Are you creative and resourceful, and able to think on your feet? Do you feel that you possess the hand finesse, mental patience and due diligence to complete detailed work of which includes small tools and parts? Does your mind crave consistent enrichment and development?

It is highly likely that if not you, the majority of people in your world - family, close friends, co-workers, all require this magical medical device we call spectacles. Without these devices they carry on their face every day they would be disabled and unable to maintain a normal and functional life. Imagine - being the person, the reason, the manufacturer, of the very thing that allows most of the people around you, the ability to see their world clearly.

Working in an optical lab requires out of the box thinking, attention to fine details, and a passion for crafting magical devices with your own two hands. The art of making eyeglasses and having a hand in providing the gift of sight to a person is a very rewarding and fulfilling purpose. Whether you spend 15 hours a week on this craft or 40, the mission is the same. Whether you are looking for a change of pace, a new career path, or just something additional to do with your time, the amazing thing about this field is that it requires no previous experience. Skills are ever teachable. The only requirement is heart and curiosity.

If any of this sounds appealing to you, let’s have a conversation.

The right person for this position will be taught how to use tools and equipment in our in-house eyeglass finishing lab. You will be learning how to make, assemble, repair, and adjust custom made eyewear. You will also be learning about the eyewear itself; the different materials they are made out of, the different parts used to create them, the different types of lenses and frames, and how they work to correct a person's vision. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and operation of the equipment as well as the level of lab supplies.

This position can be a part time gig or you can create and build a whole career path for yourself. Within the optical industry, many options and opportunities lie ahead!

Have optical experience already? Great! You will enjoy bypassing some of the basic training while learning our efficient processes and benefit greatly from working with and learning from our highly experienced and skillfully trained opticians!

We look forward to meeting you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.