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Optical Apprentice Jobs in Gilbert, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Low Voltage Technician

Phoenix, AZ

$20.50 - $28/hr

Completion of Electronic Systems Technician (EST) Apprenticeship Program (if applicable) Holds ... optics, fire alarm, security, access control, closed circuit television, nurse call, etc.

Low Voltage Technician

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$20.50 - $28/hr

Completion of Electronic Systems Technician (EST) Apprenticeship Program (if applicable) Holds ... optics, fire alarm, security, access control, closed circuit television, nurse call, etc.

Fiber optics. * Proficient in the safe use of a variety of test equipment used for the proper ... Accredited apprenticeship or formal vocational training in the instrumentation field. * High school ...

Service Technician: Electrical

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$24.50 - $33/hr

May lead or coordinate work activities of apprentices, trade partners, or subcontractors ... Low voltage systems (fire alarm, fiber optics, security, communications, data) Technology ...

Service Technician: Electrical

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$24.50 - $33/hr

May lead or coordinate work activities of apprentices, trade partners, or subcontractors ... Low voltage systems (fire alarm, fiber optics, security, communications, data) Technology ...

Fiber optics. * Proficient in the safe use of a variety of test equipment used for the proper ... Accredited apprenticeship or formal vocational training in the instrumentation field. * High school ...

... fiber optics, specialty metals. Tools and Equipment: Tools common to the craft of millwright, pip ... Graduate of an approved apprentice program or have formal technical training beyond high school, or ...

Electrician

Florence, AZ · On-site

$23.50 - $32/hr

Provide mentorship and training to junior electricians and apprentices. Coordinate with cross ... Training or experience in fiber optic installation, splicing, and troubleshooting Working ...

Electrician

Florence, AZ · On-site

$23.50 - $32/hr

Provide mentorship and training to junior electricians and apprentices. Coordinate with cross ... Training or experience in fiber optic installation, splicing, and troubleshooting Working ...

Electrician

Florence, AZ · On-site

$23.50 - $32/hr

... and apprentices. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and operations ... optic installation, splicing, and troubleshooting Working Conditions: • Work is primarily ...

Service Technician Electrician

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$25.50 - $34.25/hr

May lead or coordinate work activities of apprentices, trade partners, or subcontractors ... Low voltage systems (fire alarm, fiber optics, security, communications, data) Technology ...

Electrician

Florence, AZ · On-site

$23.50 - $32/hr

... and apprentices. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and operations ... optic installation, splicing, and troubleshooting Working Conditions: • Work is primarily ...

Electrician

Florence, AZ · On-site

$23.50 - $32/hr

... and apprentices. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and operations ... optic installation, splicing, and troubleshooting Working Conditions: • Work is primarily ...

Electrician

Florence, AZ · On-site

$23.50 - $32/hr

... and apprentices. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and operations ... optic installation, splicing, and troubleshooting Working Conditions: • Work is primarily ...

Electrician

Florence, AZ · On-site

$23.50 - $32/hr

... and apprentices. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and operations ... optic installation, splicing, and troubleshooting Working Conditions: • Work is primarily ...

Service Technician Electrician

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$25.50 - $34.25/hr

May lead or coordinate work activities of apprentices, trade partners, or subcontractors ... Low voltage systems (fire alarm, fiber optics, security, communications, data) Technology ...

Electrician

Florence, AZ · On-site

$23.50 - $32/hr

... and apprentices. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and operations ... optic installation, splicing, and troubleshooting Working Conditions: • Work is primarily ...

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How much do optical apprentice jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for optical apprentice in Gilbert, AZ is $21.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.26 and $23.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Optical Apprentice, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Optical Apprentice, you need a basic understanding of optical principles, strong attention to detail, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with lens fitting equipment, optical measurement tools, and practice management software is typically required. Excellent communication, customer service, and teamwork skills help you build rapport with clients and support experienced opticians. These skills ensure accurate eyewear preparation, positive patient experiences, and effective collaboration in a clinical environment.

What are some typical responsibilities and learning opportunities for an Optical Apprentice during their first year?

As an Optical Apprentice, your first year will typically involve hands-on training in customer service, frame selection, and basic lens fitting under the supervision of licensed opticians. You’ll learn how to interpret prescriptions, adjust and repair eyewear, and understand lens materials and coatings. Apprentices are often exposed to both front-of-house retail duties and behind-the-scenes lab work, which provides a well-rounded introduction to the optical field. Collaboration with experienced opticians and other healthcare professionals is common, offering mentorship and a path toward certification or licensure as your skills grow.

What is an Optical Apprentice?

An Optical Apprentice is an individual who is training to become a qualified optical technician or optician. They work under the supervision of experienced professionals to learn how to fit, adjust, and repair eyeglasses and contact lenses, as well as assist customers in choosing frames and lenses. The apprenticeship typically combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction, helping apprentices gain the knowledge and skills necessary for certification or licensure. This role is ideal for those interested in eye care and customer service, providing a pathway to a rewarding career in the optical industry.

What is the difference between Optical Apprentice vs Optical Technician?

AspectOptical ApprenticeOptical Technician
Required CredentialsOn-the-job training, sometimes certification programsCertification or associate degree in optical technology
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised settings in optical stores or labsMore independent work in labs or retail settings
Employer & Industry UsageOptical stores, eye clinics, retail optical chainsOptical labs, manufacturing, retail optical stores

Optical Apprentices typically undergo on-the-job training and may have certification programs, working under supervision. Optical Technicians usually have formal education or certification, performing more independent technical tasks. Both roles are common in optical retail and lab environments, but technicians often have more advanced skills and responsibilities.

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Optical Supervisor - Chandler Fashion Center

Optical Supervisor - Chandler Fashion Center

Warby Parker

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Warby Parker rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 96 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 38 rated optical retailers


Job description

Warby Parker is searching for an Optical Supervisor to join our growing team of in-house optical professionals. In this role, you'll rely on your optical prowess, friendly demeanor, and product expertise to create incredible customer experiences. Whether you're helping longtime WarbyParker fans or first-time wearers, you'll leave them excited and confident about our glasses. (Our frames are really special, after all. Take a peek at how our glasses are made.) Acting as a keyholder to the store, you'll help open and close up shop as well as maintain internal operations. As a leader of the team, you'll foster an upbeat and productive work environment for the opticians and retail advisors. Our ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter and a lifelong learner who's eager to help Warby Parker grow. Sound like your cup of tea? Read on!

What you'll do

Optical duties

  Work directly with customers to help meet all of their eyewear needs

  Take and record measurements, adjust and fit eyewear, and execute these details with flawless accuracy

  Check that our finished eyewear meets our optical standards, as well as customer requirements and requests

  Use your expertise to explain prescription terminology and product offerings to customers

Leadership responsibilities

  Set your store up for success each day by ensuring that all operational, service, and staff zoning procedures are executed to Warby Parker standards

  Drive the store vision and sales by providing above-and-beyond service on the floor and acting as the main contact for customer and operational questions

  Work with store management to lead and mentor the Optical team, including participants of our Optician Apprentice Program, and exemplify what great service looks like

  Help maintain general store systems, inventory databases, and business operations

  Foster and support a productive, positive employee culture in your store

Who you are

  A licensed dispensing optician in states that require a license or an ABO-certified optician in non-licensing states, with 2+ years of experience, including supervisor responsibilities

  Passionate about the eyewear and retail industries

  A clear, effective, and professional communicator-you can break down technical terms for customers to easily understand

  Dedicated to going above-and-beyond to make customers (and your teammates!) happy

  An energetic, positive team player who's able to adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment

  Extremely detail-oriented, cool under pressure, and capable of juggling a wide range of responsibilities

  Open-minded-you're constantly learning and challenging what you know

  Someone who takes your work very seriously, but not yourself

  Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.

For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.

For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid sick leave1
  • Paid Holidays1
  • Vacation days per year1 
  • Retirement savings plan (401(k))
  • Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
  • Short-term disability
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Bereavement Support
  • Optical Education Reimbursement
  • Free eyewear
  • And more (just ask!)

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Free eyewear
  • Paid sick leave2 
  • And more (just ask!)

Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance,  and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA").

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed. We encourage interested candidates to apply through our Career website. 

1 WA only: Full-Time employees' paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked).  2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).

Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.

We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we've learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal.

Since the day we launched in 2010, we've pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we're there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.)

Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.


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Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style. We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we've learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal. Since the day we launched in 2010, we've pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we're there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.) Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.

Industry

Apparel and accessories stores

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

2009