Optical Lab Technician

Job Description

Title: Optical Lab Technician

Company Name: LENS MART LIMITED.

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Hospital

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Diploma in Mechanical

• Diploma/Bachelor degree in Engineering in EEE or Mechanical or Biomedical or related technical field.

• Specialized training in automated optical laboratory systems preferred.

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Hospital

• Age At least 25 years

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in optical lab operations.

• At least 2 years in supervisory or in-charge role preferred.

• Experience with automated optical lab machines and software systems is mandatory.

• Required Technical Skills

• Knowledge of ophthalmic lenses and optical dispensing standards.

• Hands-on experience with:

• Auto Edger

• Lensometer

• Auto Blocker

• Drill Mount Machine

• Tracer

• Groover

• Polishing Machine

• Understanding of lens surfacing and finishing processes.

• Basic troubleshooting and machine calibration knowledge.

The Automated Optical Lab Operation In-Charge is responsible for supervising and managing all automated optical laboratory operations including lens processing, machine operation, quality control, manpower supervision, workflow management, and maintenance coordination. The role ensures timely and accurate production of ophthalmic lenses and spectacles using automated optical laboratory systems while maintaining international quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Automated Optical Lab Operations

• Supervise daily automated lens processing activities.

• Operate and monitor auto-edging, blocking, polishing, drilling, tracing, coating, and finishing machines.

• Ensure proper calibration and performance of automated optical lab equipment.

• Monitor production workflow to achieve daily targets and delivery timelines.

• Handle progressive, bifocal, single vision, high-index, and specialty lens processing.

2. Quality Control & Assurance

• Ensure accuracy of lens power, axis, PD, prism, fitting height, and frame alignment.

• Conduct final quality inspections before delivery.

• Minimize remake and rejection rates.

• Implement quality assurance protocols and SOP compliance.

• Maintain international optical standards for lens finishing and fitting.

3. Team Supervision

• Supervise optical lab operators, technicians, helpers, and support staff.

• Prepare duty rosters and allocate work responsibilities.

• Train staff on machine operation, safety, productivity, and quality standards.

• Monitor staff discipline and performance.

4. Machine & Equipment Management

• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules for automated lab machines.

• Troubleshoot minor operational machine issues.

• Liaise with vendors/service engineers for repairs and AMC support.

• Ensure proper use of generators, UPS, compressors, and related lab utilities.

5. Inventory & Production Management

• Monitor inventory of lenses, consumables, tools, chemicals, and accessories.

• Maintain records of production, wastage, rejected jobs, and machine downtime.

• Coordinate with procurement for stock replenishment.

• Reduce operational wastage and improve cost efficiency.

6. Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, optical sales teams, and branches.

• Ensure urgent and VIP orders are processed on priority basis.

• Communicate delivery timelines and technical issues effectively.

7. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure workplace safety standards within the optical laboratory.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab area.

• Follow infection prevention and occupational safety protocols.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational SOPs.