Ophthalmic Lab Technician Job Description Template

Job title

Ophthalmic Lab Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable ophthalmic lab technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will read prescriptions and work orders, select lens blanks and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and work orders
• Select lens blanks
• Surface and polish lenses
• Apply coatings
• Edge lenses to fit frames
• Inspect finished eyewear
• Maintain lab equipment
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of prescription reading and lens surfacing
• Precision and patience
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• ABO Certification
• NAOLT certification
• Equipment training
• Experience with lens generators

Skills

• Edging
• Coating
• Lensometer use
• Quality inspection
• Focus
• Reliability

Work environment and schedule

Technicians work in optical labs and in-store labs. Most work full-time; large labs may run shifts.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.