LensCrafters · 20 hours ago
LensCrafters - Lab Technician
Calumet City, IL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLensCrafters is a leading company in vision care, committed to providing exceptional experiences for customers. The Lab Technician role focuses on producing high-quality eyewear through various manufacturing processes while ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining equipment. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
RetailE-CommerceElectronicsEyewear
Responsibilities
Produces quality eyewear through utilizing the Quality Manufacturing Program: selecting lenses, marking, taping, blocking, generating, fining and polishing, coating polycarbonate lenses, first (surface) inspecting, finish layout and blocking, edging, tinting, UV and anti-reflective coating, grooving, drop-ball testing, safety monogramming, mounting and final inspecting
Responsible for basic operation, cleaning and ongoing maintenance of laboratory tools and equipment using established QMP maintenance procedures and calendars. Diagnoses and solves equipment issues
Strives to improve technical knowledge through the completion of the Quality Manufacturing Program and continually applies that knowledge in the production of all eyewear
Performs multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and thoroughness despite time pressures and customer volume
Utilizes product knowledge to determine the best manufacturing process for both routine and special orders to ensure the production of top quality eyewear in accordance within expected delivery time
Attentive to detail with all measurements, calculations, equipment settings and defective product
Takes initiative to notice and follow up on discrepancies; suggests improvements, recommends solutions and does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction
Reviews Accufit and diagnoses vision care needs
Operates Point of Sale inputting all lab statistics with accuracy and attention to detail
Strives to achieve "Exceptional Results” on LensCrafters’ annual CEI/Functional Skills that align with brand priorities
Drives top line performance and bottom line optimization / profitability
Takes pride in the appearance of the store and shows initiative in keeping the lab and stock room clean, organized and safe
Complies with all safety/regulatory requirements ensuring supplies/chemicals are stored and used per chemical safety program. Keeps management informed of potential safety opportunities (i.e. broken tiles, equipment, etc.)
Demonstrates safe work practices including the wearing of personal protective equipment while in the lab
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate or equivalent
Strong customer service skills (internal and external)
Strong communicator and listener
Strong basic math skills
Organizational skills
Problem solving skills
Strong inter-personal skills (friendly, caring, patient)
Knowledge of store merchandise
Preferred
Optical training
Previous experience in optical
Experience with machinery
Benefits
Health care
Retirement savings
Paid time off/vacation
Various employee discounts
Company
LensCrafters
LensCrafters is a producer and an optical retailing of lenses.
Founded in 1983
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (33)
2024 (35)
2023 (18)
2022 (41)
2021 (35)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
E Dean Butler
Founder/CEO
Recent News
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