About Us
We are an independent eyewear brand expanding operations by setting up a finishing-only optical lab in Los Angeles. This lab will support our retail stores and e-commerce operations by edging, blocking, and finishing lenses into frames. We’re seeking an experienced optician with strong lab knowledge to help design, set up, and manage the lab workflow.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and setup of finishing lab (equipment selection, vendor relationships, layout, workflow).
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain finishing lab equipment (patternless edger, tracer/blocker, lensometer, tinting units if applicable).
- Perform edging, blocking, drilling, mounting, and quality inspections of lenses.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for lab processes.
- Ensure compliance with ANSI standards and California regulations for optical dispensing.
- Troubleshoot machinery and coordinate service/maintenance with vendors.
- Maintain organized inventory of lenses, consumables, and lab supplies.
Qualifications
- 2+ years experience as an optician or optical lab technician, with direct finishing/edging experience required.
- Strong understanding of optics, lens types, coatings, and ANSI tolerances.
- Experience in lab setup or workflow optimization is highly preferred.
- Hands-on ability to operate patternless edgers, blockers, and related lab tools.
- Licensed Dispensing Optician in California or ABO certification required
- Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently and build processes from scratch.
- MUST be located in Los Angeles and able to commute to office in Glassell Park.
Bonus Points
- Previous experience opening or managing an optical lab.
- Knowledge of both retail workflow and wholesale finishing processes.
- Familiarity with maintenance/troubleshooting of edgers and lab machines.
