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Sanford Health

Associate Optician

Bemidji, MN · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Must train to acquire or already competently command entry level optical and retail patient service ... Knowledge of contact lens procedures and care, current brands and solutions and knowledge of eye ...

Narish

Optical Fabricator II

Pleasant Hill, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

... Knowledge of optical lens metrology and measurement equipment. • High School Diploma or ... in manufacturing, materials science, machining or equivalent. Physical Demands: • While ...

BAE Systems

Eng Sr Prin - Optical

Austin, TX · On-site

$132K - $226K/yr

At BAE Systems we design, develop and manufacture highly sophisticated EO/IR solutions that service ... Optics, Laser, Material Science, Precision Pointing, Optical Lens Systems, Imaging Systems

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level 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 Entry Level Optical Lens Manufacturing vs Optical Lens Assembler?

AspectEntry Level Optical Lens ManufacturingOptical Lens Assembler
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic technical skillsHigh school diploma; attention to detail
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plant; machinery operationAssembly line; small parts handling
Industry UsageLens production; quality controlFinal assembly; product inspection

Both roles involve working with optical lenses, but Entry Level Optical Lens Manufacturing focuses on producing and processing lenses, while Optical Lens Assembler emphasizes assembling and inspecting finished products. The skills and environment overlap, but their specific tasks differ within the manufacturing process.

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Now Offering a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Sr. Optical Specialist

ABB Optical Group

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$18.75 - $24.28/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

ABB Optical Group rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Sr. Optical Specialist
Now Offering a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Join our team and receive $1,000 sign-on bonus after successfully completing 90 days of continuous employment.
JOB SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE
The Senior Optical Specialist is responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate processing of products in the lab. A Senior Optical Specialist is a cross-trained and multifunctional position with the ability to perform in all areas of their specialty as listed below under the Essential Functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (as applicable per lab/department)
  • Ability to complete every task/essential function within the department; Ability to complete special projects as assigned
  • Develop and review SOPs regularly for accuracy and improvement in conjunction with management
  • Analyze and assess optical lens and eyeglass frames breakage by discovering root cause issues and developing measures in conjunction with supervision to address issues
  • Ability to follow the ANSI standard for eyeglasses, troubleshoot and determine root causes, identify trends and make necessary adjustments
  • Perform machine calibrations and machine tool changes, including specialty parts, as required within their department throughout the day
  • Review optical lens inspection rejects and make final pass/fail determination
  • Perform coating changes by draining old coating from tank, cleaning the tank and tank with new coating chemical
  • Control lens inventory (count, order, receive and return to manufacturer of optical lenses and eyeglass frames); Maintain operational supplies
  • Provide technical training on all areas of the department to other employees
  • Responsible for the production expectations communicated by management throughout the day
  • Perform and comply with all job functions according to documented standard operating procedures
  • Meet or exceed established performance thresholds in all core and secondary job functions
  • Report all known product, process, and or reporting defects and inefficiencies to supervisory personnel
  • Partner with Team Leads and management to evaluate employees utilizing a skills assessment checklist
  • Participate in team, department, and company-wide meetings as scheduled. Actively participate in team discussions and provide feedback to maintain and improve the work environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Full-time employees typically work forty (40) hours a week and are scheduled eight (8) hours per day over five (5) days; Part-time employees typically work a reduced schedule that is less than thirty (30) hours per week. Overtime is routinely expected.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment is a climate-controlled manufacturing facility with moderate noise.
TRAVEL
Travel for this position would be minimal if at all.
For US Candidates
Compensation Range
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $18.75 - 24.28. This represents the good-faith estimate of the compensation range at the time of posting.
Actual Pay will be based on job-related factors, which may include:
  • Geographic location
  • Relevant experience
  • Education and qualifications
  • Job-related skills
  • Internal equity considerations
  • Applicable minimum wage laws

This position may also be eligible for a bonus and/or commission plan, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.
Benefits
Depending on eligibility and position, employees and/or eligible dependents may participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, which may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and group life insurance
  • Voluntary supplemental life insurance
  • Supplemental health benefits (critical illness, hospital, accident)
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Paid family leave (where applicable by state law)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Eyewear discounts

Time-Off Benefits
Eligible U.S. employees receive the following time-off benefits (subject to Company policy and applicable state/local laws):
  • Paid vacation and/or sick time
  • Paid holidays
  • Birthday PTO

(Some states require front-loaded sick leave; others accrue. The Company will comply with all applicable local requirements.)
Accessibility and Accommodations
Upon request and consistent with applicable law, ABB Optical will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
To request an accommodation, please email HR@abboptical.com and include your name and contact information so we can follow up promptly.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ABB Optical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
International Candidates
The compensation and benefits information in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will receive compensation and benefits aligned with their local market.
ABB Optical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.
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