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Contractual Optical Lens Manufacturing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Optical Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

The candidate should also be proficient in optical tolerancing, athermalization analysis, and lens manufacturing methods and drawing standards. Experience in stray light control, Structural Thermal ...

The candidate should also be proficient in optical tolerancing, athermalization analysis, and lens manufacturing methods and drawing standards. Experience in stray light control, Structural Thermal ...

Senior Optical Engineer

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

The candidate should also be proficient in optical tolerancing, athermalization analysis, and lens manufacturing methods and drawing standards. Experience in stray light control, Structural Thermal ...

Senior Optical Engineer

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

The candidate should also be proficient in optical tolerancing, athermalization analysis, and lens manufacturing methods and drawing standards. Experience in stray light control, Structural Thermal ...

Senior Optical Engineer

National City, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

The candidate should also be proficient in optical tolerancing, athermalization analysis, and lens manufacturing methods and drawing standards. Experience in stray light control, Structural Thermal ...

Senior Optical Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

The candidate should also be proficient in optical tolerancing, athermalization analysis, and lens manufacturing methods and drawing standards. Experience in stray light control, Structural Thermal ...

Senior Optical Engineer

Chula Vista, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

The candidate should also be proficient in optical tolerancing, athermalization analysis, and lens manufacturing methods and drawing standards. Experience in stray light control, Structural Thermal ...

The candidate should also be proficient in optical tolerancing, athermalization analysis, and lens manufacturing methods and drawing standards. Experience in stray light control, Structural Thermal ...

Senior Optical Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

The candidate should also be proficient in optical tolerancing, athermalization analysis, and lens manufacturing methods and drawing standards. Experience in stray light control, Structural Thermal ...

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How much do contractual optical lens manufacturing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual optical lens manufacturing in the United States is $25.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Optical Lens Manufacturing vs Optical Lens Assembler?

AspectContractual Optical Lens ManufacturingOptical Lens Assembler
CredentialsTechnical certifications, manufacturing experienceBasic technical skills, assembly training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, clean roomsAssembly lines, optical labs
Industry UsageOptical manufacturing companies, suppliersOptical labs, production facilities
Job FocusProducing lenses based on specificationsAssembling lenses into optical devices

Contractual Optical Lens Manufacturing involves producing lenses according to client specifications in manufacturing settings, often requiring technical certifications. Optical Lens Assemblers focus on assembling finished lenses into optical devices, typically working in assembly lines. While both roles are integral to optical production, the manufacturing role emphasizes production processes, whereas assemblers focus on assembly tasks.

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Backside Coating Technician (3rd Shift) - Berea, OH

HOYA Vision Care

Berea, OH • On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Life

Posted 15 days ago


HOYA rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Schedule: 10:30pm-7:00am; M-F
Pay Rate: $21.85 

Summary
Join our lens manufacturing team as a Backside Coating Technician, where you'll operate specialized equipment to apply protective scratch-resistant coatings to ophthalmic lenses. This critical role ensures lens durability and optical quality while preparing lenses for advanced treatments like anti-reflective coatings. You'll work in a fast-paced laboratory environment, maintaining high-quality standards and supporting overall production goals.

Primary Responsibilities
    Ensure lenses are clean of dust and debris prior to coating application 
    Apply back side scratch coating to lenses using automated equipment 
    Inspect lenses for defects after coating application 
    Reject lenses with poor coating quality and route for rework 
    Return processed lenses to proper trays maintaining organization 
    Assist with routing work in the AR-preparation room

Key Skills Required
    Must be able to understand prescription requirements and quality standards
    The ability to do simple/basic math and measurements
    Able to identify optical and cosmetic defects accurately
    Problem solving skills for troubleshooting equipment
    Basic computer skills and familiarity with inspection equipment systems
    Attention to detail for accurate quality assessment
    Manual dexterity for operating lens meters and inspection tools

Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience
Prior experience in optical/lens manufacturing is preferred

Physical Requirements
    Regularly required to sit and use hands for grasping and manipulation 
    Frequently required to reach with hands and arms 
    Regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel, crawl, and/or crouch 
    Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly 
    Specific vision abilities required including close vision and ability to adjust focus

Safety Requirements
    Understanding of workplace safety programs
    Closed toe shoes and safety glasses when required
    Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts
    Safe tool handling practices
    Moderate to loud noise work environment
 

HOYA Group: Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA Corporation is a global technology and med-tech company and a leading supplier of innovative high-tech and medical products. HOYA's divisions and business units research and develop products utilized in the healthcare and information technology fields. In the healthcare field, we provide medical device products such as eyeglasses, medical endoscopes, contact and intraocular lenses, orthopedic implants, surgical/therapeutic devices and medical device reprocessing and disinfection solutions. In the information technology field, we provide products such as optical lenses, photomasks and blanks used in the manufacturing process for semiconductor and LCD/OLED devices, text-to-speech, human resources and other software solutions and critical components for the mass memory and cloud storage industries. With over 150 offices and subsidiaries worldwide, HOYA currently employs a multinational workforce of 37,000 people.

HOYA Vision Care: As a global leader in optical technology, HOYA Vision Care is dedicated to providing innovative vision care solutions for every stage of a patient's life. A steadfast partner to Eye Care Professionals around the world, it stands at the forefront of optical excellence. With a global presence, consisting of 43 laboratories and a growing team of 20,000 employees, HOYA Vision Care delivers innovative lenses and other vision care solutions to millions of people in 110 countries.

We focus on a better tomorrow, today. You can become part of our story. HOYA Vision Care is the place where you can act according to your strengths and evolve according to your aspirations. It's a place where you can shape the way you work, guided by our CLEAR Values, and empowered by generations of expertise. You can get involved in our sustainability initiatives and choose to become a One Vision ambassador. You can give back the gift of sight to people all over the world by deciding to work with us.

We welcome people who challenge us to become better, who share our sense of purpose and who embrace growth so that our vision and mission align. We invite you to find out more, and together we can continue to provide vision for a lifetime.
Driven by a passion for partnership as well as innovation, HOYA has been a partner to Eye Care Professionals for over 75 years, enabling them to give people the greatest gift, the gift of vision. We provide Eye Care Professionals with the lenses, consultation solutions and other services that help them to develop their practice while changing the way people see the world. We see them as visionaries, and everything we do is for them. Founded in Japan in 1941, today, HOYA has a presence in over 80 countries across the globe.

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