Optical lab Tinting Technician

1 week ago

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Independent Optical Lab Full time

About the Company

Independent Optical Lab is a semi-automated independent lab with a handcrafted touch, producing digital freeform lenses and offering advanced anti-reflective coatings. With exceptional customer service, Independent is your alternative solution to big box labs. We desire to enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and our community while providing an industry-best customer experience and delivering top-of-the-line lenses. We strive to do this with honorable character, deep humility, and integrity always.

Job Details

The Optical Lab technician role is responsible for precisely applying color tints and specialized coatings to eyeglass lenses. The role requires a combination of technical skills. precision, and a strong eye for color.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lens Tinting:
  • Preparation: Cleaning lenses thoroughly (often with alcohol or soap) before dyeing.
  • Dye Application: Submerging lenses into heated dye baths, which contain a mixture of water and specially formulated dyes. The duration, dye concentration, and temperature are carefully controlled to achieve the desired color and density.
  • Color Matching: Accurately matching the tint color and darkness (density) to specific customer orders, tint samples, or demonstration lenses. This requires an understanding of color theory, as mixing dyes (like blue over yellow to make green) is often involved.
  • Post-Dyeing: Rinsing and cleaning lenses after they are removed from the dye bath.
  • Quality Control & Inspection:
  • Pre- and Post-Tint Inspection: Examining lenses for flaws, scratches, or cosmetic defects both before and after the tinting process.
  • Conformance Check: Rejecting lenses where the tinting is bad or does not conform to the specifications and quality standards (e.g., ANSI standards).
  • Machine Operation and Maintenance:
  • Operating and monitoring tinting equipment, which may include tint tanks, specialized coating equipment (like Anti-Reflective or hard coats), and precision instruments like lensometers.
  • Preparing and mixing new dye batches and solutions.
  • Performing routine cleaning and maintenance of the tinting station and equipment.
  • Documentation and Flow:
  • Reading and interpreting work orders or prescriptions to determine the exact tinting specifications (color, gradient, density).
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the work area.
  • Collaborating with other departments (like surfacing or coating) to ensure timely order fulfillment.

General Requirements and Essential Skills

To excel as a Lens Tinter, candidates typically need the following:

Education and Experience

· Education: A High School Diploma or GED is typically required.

· Experience: 0–2 years of related experience

Technical and Precision Skills

  • Exceptional Attention to Detail: The most critical skill, necessary for precise color matching and identifying minute flaws.

Manual Dexterity: Required for handling delicate lenses, using small tools, and performing repetit

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

  • Production Technician – Surface/Lens Inventory

    2 weeks ago

    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Independent Optical Lab Full time

    About the CompanyIndependent Optical Lab is a semi-automated independent lab with a handcrafted touch, producing digital freeform lenses and offering advanced anti-reflective coatings. With exceptional customer service, Independent is your alternative solution to big box labs. We desire to enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and our community while...

  • Medical Lab Technician I

    2 weeks ago

    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States IDEXX Laboratories Full time

    We receive thousands of clinical samples every day from Veterinary Clinics, and we run tests on those samples to help veterinarians identify what might be wrong with someone's pet. As a Sample Management Technician , also referred to as a Specimen Processor or Specimen Accessioner; you'd be helping to sort, tag, and prepare the samples for testing. The...

  • Production Intake Technician

    4 days ago

    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Kofile Full time

    Company DescriptionAtKofile, we believe that government has infinite potential to do good and that all information residing within local governments should be preserved, digitized, and made available to all their employees and citizens. We partner with government agencies nationwide to help them meet their citizens' needs by preserving the integrity and...

  • Medical Laboratory Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States IDEXX Full time

    We receive thousands of clinical samples every day from Veterinary Clinics, and we run tests on those samples to help veterinarians identify what might be wrong with someone's pet.  As a Sample Management Technician, also referred to as a Specimen Processor or Specimen Accessioner; you'd be helping to sort, tag, and prepare the samples for testing. ...

  • Operative Clinical Technician: 7AM

    12 hours ago

    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Cone Health Full time

    Overview:The Operative Clinical Technician supports the nurse in the Operating Room in medical procedures for pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Working under close supervision, this role ensures that the Operating Room is clean and safe in line with hospital and Infection Control guidelines.Responsibilities: Ensures that the Operating Room is...

  • Biomedical Sterilizer Equipment Technician 2

    3 days ago

    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Sodexo Careers Full time

    Role OverviewSodexo's growing Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) division is seeking a Biomedical Sterilizer Technician 2 to support medical sterilization and disinfection equipment in hospital and clinical settings. This role will be responsible for maintenance, repair, and validation of sterilizers and related systems at client sites.We're looking...

  • Microbiology Laboratory Analyst

    7 days ago

    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Procter & Gamble Full time

    Are you ready to gain new skills to help run and maintain the latest production technology and equipment for the world's biggest brands? We're looking for team-players who know how to take charge of business-related challenges and keep us running smoothly.As a Microbiologist at the P&G Greensboro PHC site, you are responsible to ensure that all assigned...

  • Quality Control Evaluation Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Agiliti Full time

    Who We AreAt Agiliti, we believe every interaction has the power to change a life. We are a nationwide company of passionate medical equipment management experts who proudly serve hospitals and healthcare facilities to ensure quality medical equipment is in the right place at the right time for effective patient care. We value our diversity and celebrate our...

  • Optometrist

    7 days ago

    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Visionworks Full time $87 - $100

      NC Doctors of OptometryOur optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable, changing the lives of their patients each year.Greensboro, NC  -  Full-time/Part-time and/or Float Optometrist Pay: $86.84 to $100.48 an hour**negotible**   Up to 20k in sign-on incentives for FTRelocation package available up to 10K Tuition...

  • Microbiology Laboratory Analyst

    1 week ago

    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Lensa Full time

    Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Procter & Gamble. Clicking...