USAJOBS · 2 hours ago
Prescription Eyeglass Mkr Help
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25.94/hr - $25.94/hrThe Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Prescription Eyeglass Maker Helper in Indianapolis, Indiana. The incumbent will assist in the manufacturing and assembly of eyeglasses, performing basic duties involved in the optical fabrication and manufacturing process to meet the needs of Veterans.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent will assist in the manufacturing and assembly of eyeglasses in the VISN 10/12 Eyeglass Laboratory located in Indianapolis, Indiana
The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Prescription Eyeglass Maker Supervisor
The incumbent will perform the basic duties involved in the optical fabrication and manufacturing process
The incumbent will assist in the production of eyeglasses throughout the assigned areas of the OFL (Optical Fabrication Laboratory) to meet the needs of the Veteran
The incumbent will learn the ability to perform the basic duties involved in the optical fabrication and manufacturing process
The incumbent will learn the workflow and the production of eyeglasses throughout the assigned areas of the OFL to meet the needs of the Veteran
Manufacture ophthalmic prescription eyeglasses with assistance and apply quality control measures at each station
The finished lenses will be approved or rejected with review by Prescription Eyeglass Maker Inspector
Demonstrate proper work methods from onset of getting a lens blank to the final finished eyeglasses
Follow the instructions received from the Prescription Eyeglass Maker Supervisor for area assignment in the OFL and correctly perform the required assignment tasks to produce prescription eyeglasses
Safe operation of all machinery and equipment involved in eyeglass production including proper and regular training in safety procedures and proper operation of the optical equipment
Apply processes and procedures for the efficient operation of the optical laboratory fabrication equipment and assures that maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with local, network and national VA policies
Complies with safety and housekeeping rules and ensures that assigned area of the OFL are properly cleaned and maintained daily
The incumbent must be able to read, write, speak, interpret and follow written and oral instructions in English and transform those interpretations into actions required for equipment operation
The incumbent must have the dexterity to handle and use a variety of common hand and power tools used in optical fabrication and practice good operator care and maintenance of equipment used
The incumbent will adhere to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards that apply to each job
The incumbent will demonstrate the basic knowledge of the four-point & Segment alignments
The incumbent keeps work areas and equipment clean, secure, and orderly
Observes safe practices, safety procedures, and properly removes and disposes of waste, debris, and excess materials
Incumbent possesses adequate computer skills to perform data entry, understand databases and to use VA computer systems
The incumbent performs other related duties as assigned and is reliable and dependable
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/06/2026
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations
The incumbent performs tasks normally requiring moderate physical exertion, including occasionally lifting of up to 50 pounds
The position requires manual dexterity
Incumbent must have the ability to maintain a high degree of mental alertness and concentration for up to twelve hours at a time
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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