Optical Laboratory Assistant

Description

Job Summary: Assists in lens cutting and finishing activities, including machine preparation, process control, polishing, assembly, testing, and recording of technical information. Key Highlights: 1. Assistance in optical lens cutting and finishing 2. Preparation and control of production machines and processes 3. Assembly, adjustment, and calibration of precision instruments **Generalist Description:** Perform assistance in cutting and finishing lens blanks according to orders, selecting tools, requesting raw materials, preparing machines, equipment, and materials for movement along the production line. Control cutting and finishing processes, inspecting and classifying raw materials and products, correcting process anomalies, and monitoring achievement of production targets. Cut, grind, polish, and engrave lenses. Assemble, disassemble, adjust, test, and calibrate precision instruments for measurement and control. Record technical information and incidents. **Professional Qualifications:** * Mandatory educational requirement: Elementary school in progress; * Desired educational requirement: Completed elementary school; computer literacy; * Assist in product industrialization processes; * Prepare lenses for processing; * Apply lens protection (tape); * Perform lens blocking; * Carry out lens roughing; * Perform necessary calculations for production; * Monitor lenses during finishing (sanding); * Clean lenses; * Store molds in their designated locations; * Forward lenses to the inspection department; * Read frame specifications; * Tint lenses according to customer models, always considering the material being processed; * Apply treatments such as anti-abrasive coating, video filter, and ultraviolet protection; * Remove anti-reflective (AR) coating upon request; * Prepare lenses for cutting; * Initiate and complete service entries in the system; * Inspect assembly (lens quality, scratches, defects, improper fit, excess material) before returning to the service department; * Clean machines daily;