Optical Lab Technician

Job Description

Title: Optical Lab Technician

Company Name: Optical Trading Company

Vacancy: 01

Age: 22 to 40 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 20000 - 25000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
• Diploma in Engineering

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

• Age 22 to 40 years

·         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.

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