Optician, Manufacturing
Primary Location Burtonsville, Maryland
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1264378 Date posted 04/12/2024
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Description:
To manufacture eyeglasses to the prescription of the member as given by the Vision Services provider.
Job Summary:
To manufacture eyeglasses to the prescription of the member as given by the Vision Services provider.
Essential Responsibilities:
- In Bench Area: First inspection of lenses to verify that the lenses were accurately manufacturer as specified on the job ticket.
- Block lenses prior to edging according to the spotted axis.
- Performs lens-edging activities by the use of precision measuring and edging equipment, hand grinding machines and specialty tools in accordance with professional standards for accuracy and quality.
- Mounts lenses into frame, aligning bifocals and axis, and checking for four-point alignment on plan frames.
- Tints or UV coats lenses according to work order specifications.
- Perform final inspection to verify that the prescription was accurately manufactured according to the job ticket and meets ANSI standards.
- Performs routine housekeeping duties such as cleaning, labeling, stocking and/or restocking of products, keeping all areas of the lab clean, free from clutter, and in an orderly manner.
- Fills in for contact lens distribution as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the optical lab manager or his/her assistant.
- In Surface Area: Accurately blocks lenses according to job ticket.
- Generates lenses to the correct curve as specified on job ticket.
- Picks correct tool for each eye as specified on the job ticket.
- Picks correct tool for each eye as specified on the job ticket.
- Polishes lenses for pre-determined amount of time following all set procedures.
- De-blocks and thoroughly cleans all blocking residue from lenses.
- Inspects lenses for cosmetic flaws and Rx accuracy.
- Backsides coat specified lens material.
- Performs routine housekeeping duties such as cleaning, labeling, stocking and/or restocking of products, keeping all areas of the lab clean, free from clutter, and in an orderly manner.
- Fills in for contact lens distribution as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the optical lab manager or designee.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience as a manufacturing eyewear required.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
- High School Graduate or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- American Board of Opticianry Basic Certification within 12 months of hire
Additional Requirements:
- General knowledge of optical theory, optical practices, and national standards for accuracy and quality required.
- Ability to be attentive to detail required.
- Ability to stand for duration of shift required.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds required.
- Good hand/eye coordination required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A
Primary Location: Maryland,Burtonsville,Vision Services Burtonsville
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 10:30 AM
Working Hours End: 07:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Burtonsville Eye Laboratory - Optical Laboratory - 1808
Pay Range: $25.66 - $30.67 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
