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Pearle Vision

P/T Lab Techician

Brewster, NY · On-site

$20/hr

Operate and maintain optical lab equipment, including an edger and lenosometer * Cut, edge, and prepare lenses accurately according to prescriptions * Identify and understand different lens types ...

CarlinVision

Beginner Optical Lab

Snellville, GA · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Maintains edger and scanner on a daily basis. * Edges all Rx work assigned by management on a daily ... Reports daily, weekly, monthly lens utilization data (metrics) by lens type and material to ...

imatters

Educate patients on lens technology and frame styling * Manage orders, adjustments, repairs, and ... Occasional cut and edge on our Santinelli edger What We're Looking For * Active Connecticut ...

Essilor

Associate Technician

Farmingdale, NY · On-site

$18 - $28.37/hr

... of the lens. * A Mounter, inserting edged lenses to ensure proper fit and alignment, and inserting lenses into the frame while ensuring proper fit. * An Edger Operator, using variety of edging ...

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How much do lens edger jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for lens edger in the United States is $18.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lens edger?

Lens edgers are specialized machines or professionals responsible for cutting and shaping optical lenses to fit into eyeglass frames. In an optical lab, a lens edger operator works with these machines to ensure each lens is accurately trimmed and polished according to prescription specifications. The process involves tracing the frame, selecting the right lens blank, and then edging the lens to fit perfectly. This role requires attention to detail, precision, and knowledge of lens materials and safety procedures.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a lens edger?

To thrive as a Lens Edger, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with lens edging machines, lensometers, and optical finishing equipment is typically required, along with knowledge of safety protocols. Excellent time management, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication help you stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure precise lens preparation, high-quality products, and efficient workflow in optical labs.

What are common challenges faced by lens edgers and how can they be addressed?

Lens edgers often encounter challenges such as maintaining precision when cutting and shaping lenses to fit different frame types, handling delicate lens materials without causing damage, and keeping up with high-volume workloads, especially in busy optical labs. To address these challenges, it's important to have a keen eye for detail, regularly calibrate and maintain edging equipment, and follow strict safety and handling protocols. Collaboration with opticians and lab technicians also helps ensure specifications are met accurately, leading to high-quality finished products and reduced rework.

What is the difference between Lens Edger vs Optical Technician?

AspectLens EdgerOptical Technician
CredentialsTypically requires training or certification in lens edgingRequires certification or training in optical work and equipment
Work EnvironmentWorks primarily in optical labs or retail storesWorks in optical labs, retail stores, or healthcare settings
Job FocusSpecializes in cutting and shaping lensesPerforms a broader range of optical tasks including fitting and adjustments

The main difference is that a Lens Edger focuses specifically on shaping lenses, while an Optical Technician handles a wider range of optical services. Both roles require technical skills and work in similar environments, but their scope of work varies.

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Infographic showing various Lens Edger job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,241 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Optical Dispenser - Float (Part-Time)

San Diego, CA • On-site

Kaiser Permanente
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$33.93 - $38.23/hr

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Job Summary:
Under limited supervision, measures pupil distance and bridgewidth, adjusts eyeglass frames and assist patients in selecting optical items to conform with corresponding optical prescriptions and establishedprocedures. Essential Responsibilities:
  • Assists patient with optical selections.
  • Recommends and displays various designs, colors, and shapes of eyeglass frames available and compatible to patients prescription and facial features.
  • Quotes prices from fee schedules.
  • Neutralizes spectacles with lensometer and performs measurements with pupilometer, distometer, and other progressive optical measuring devices.
  • Records frame, lens specification and other related items such as non-prescribed dark glasses and cleaning fluids.
  • Examines glasses received from laboratory to insure conformority with prescription.
  • Verifies prescription with lensometer.
  • Modifies lenses to fit frames and adjusts frames to fit patients facial features with hand tools and related equipment as required.
  • Repairs and adjusts lens frames as requested by patients using standard hand tools and related equipment.
  • Orders or fabricates lost pair of eyeglasses to include using automatic lens edging unit, hand edger, lens layout maker, and lens tinting unit.
  • Performs other duties as required such as ordering optical supplies, assisting with periodic inventories, responding to complaints regarding lens and frame fit. Equipment Utilized: Lens analyzer, lensometer, distometer, pupilometer, hand edger, automatic edger, pattern maker, layout marker, optical hand tools used to adjust metal and plastic frames.
  • Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
  • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certification plus (1) year recent experience or two (2) years equivalent experience under direction of a Licensed Optician, Optometrist, or Ophthalmologist performing Optometry Dispenser work required.
Education
  • N/A
License, Certification, Registration
  • N/A
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to use Humphrey Lens Analizer, conventional lensometer, pupilometer, distometer, progressive lens measuring devices, hand edger, salt-pan, lens tinting, unit, automatic pattern maker unit, automatic lens edging unit and lens layout procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively with the public.
  • Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
  • Ability to correctly measure for, prepare order and fit ophthalmic eyeglass lenses of all types including cataract and progressive power lenses.
  • Ability to adjust and correctly fit metal and plastic eyewear frames.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • N/A
Notes:
  • Required to travel to all locations.
  • Will be part of the Saturday rotation.
  • Float position with varied scheduled hours.
  • Scheduled work hours per week will be 21-32.

Primary Location: California,San Diego,Clairemont Mesa Medical Offices 6911 Convoy Ct.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 21
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 09:00 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Clairemont Mesa MOB - Optical Dispensing-Reg Clinic - 0806
Pay Range: $33.93 - $38.23 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
  • Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
  • Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
  • Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

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