Optical Lab Manufacturing Tech - Full time - Oak Park

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Performs manual manufacturing duties for Henry Ford OptimEyes finishing line. Follows process instructions for producing finished eyeglasses.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Trace frames. Mounts lenses in basic mental, semi-rimless, and plastic frames

Moves job trays from one area on the line to another as required

Places leap pads on finishing blocks. Operates semi-automatic finish blocker

May be required to follow the process for tinting lenses

Marks progressive lenses on witness engravings

May operate edgers to include clearing errors

Manually block lenses for surfacing line and deblock lenses from surfacing line

Performs basic eyeglass repair in include fixing missing or broken screws and eye

wires and resizing large lenses,

May operate an arc lamp to identify cosmetic defects

May assemble and repair drill mount eyewear.

May perform advanced repair of frames to include replacement or shortening of

temple ends, advanced setting adjustments and calibration of finishing equipment

Performs proper use of lensometers

Exactly follows process instructions whether written or verbal

Adheres to 6S principles at all times

Performs other duties as instructed by management

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

High School diploma or G.E.D. required.

Two years of experience in an Optical lab preferred.

Requires basic computer skills, to include reading and executing machine commands on screens.

Requires dexterity to handle small tools and parts (such as screwdrivers and frame screws).

Requires the ability to understand verbal and / or written instructions.

Must have good communication skills.

Requires the ability to work independently as needed.

Can be trained to perform the job responsibilities.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES REQUIRED :

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as

outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy

Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS :

Requires the ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs. for an entire shift

Requires the ability to follow process instructions

Requires dexterity to handle small tools and parts (such as screwdrivers and frame screws)

Additional Information

Organization : Community Care Services

Department : HF OptimEyes Lab

Shift : Day Job

Union Code : Not Applicable