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How much do optical frame rep jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for optical frame rep in Kentucky is $16.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Optical Frame Representatives face when working with optometry practices?

Optical Frame Representatives often encounter challenges such as managing a diverse client base with varying preferences, keeping up with rapidly changing fashion trends, and meeting sales targets in a competitive marketplace. Building and maintaining strong relationships with optometry practices requires excellent communication and follow-up, as well as an in-depth understanding of both product features and practice needs. Travel and time management can also be demanding, as reps frequently visit multiple locations within a region to provide personalized service and support.

What is an Optical Frame Rep?

An Optical Frame Rep, or Optical Frame Representative, is a sales professional who represents manufacturers or distributors of eyeglass frames to optical retailers, optometrists, and eyewear boutiques. They are responsible for showcasing new frame collections, educating clients on product features, managing orders, and building long-term business relationships. Optical Frame Reps often travel within a designated territory, keep up with fashion trends, and provide support to ensure their clients have the best products for their customers.

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

To thrive as an Optical Frame Representative, you need strong sales experience, knowledge of eyewear products, and often a background in optometry or retail. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, inventory software, and point-of-sale (POS) tools is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure effective product promotion, customer satisfaction, and sustained business growth in a competitive eyewear market.

What is the difference between Optical Frame Rep vs Optical Sales Representative?

AspectOptical Frame RepOptical Sales Representative
CredentialsTypically requires knowledge of optical products, sales skills, and industry certificationsRequires sales experience, industry knowledge, and often similar certifications
Work EnvironmentVisits optical stores, trade shows, and clinics; often independent or company-employedWorks in retail settings, showrooms, or client offices; often employed by optical or eyewear companies
Industry UsageCommonly used in eyewear manufacturing and distributionUsed broadly in optical retail and wholesale sales

Both roles focus on selling optical products, but Optical Frame Reps primarily target optical stores and trade shows, while Optical Sales Representatives often work directly with retail customers or clients. The roles overlap in skills and certifications but differ mainly in their sales environment and target audience.

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Sr Manufacturing Technician (Mon-Fri 4:45am-1:15pm)

Sr Manufacturing Technician (Mon-Fri 4:45am-1:15pm)

ABB Optical Group

Erlanger, KY • On-site

$17.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

ABB Optical Group rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Sr Lab Technician 1 (Tues-Fri 4:45am-1:15pm)
JOB SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE
The Sr Lab Technician is responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate processing of products in the lab. A Sr Lab Technician is a cross-trained and multifunctional position with secondary-level training to enable performing additional essential functions beyond those noted within the Lab Technician training. The Sr Lab Technician will be assigned one essential function, where he/she will work the predominant portion of their daily work schedule, as well as be expected to perform work in additional essential function(s) as business needs dictate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (as applicable per lab/department)
  • Place optical lenses into various eyeglass frame types
  • Manually operate optical machinery from set-up to shutdown with minimal errors
  • Train other co-workers in Shipping, Picking, Receiving, and Tracing departments
  • Inspect optical lenses using a lensometer while following the ANSI standards for glasses
  • Match optical lenses to the order tray and check optical lenses for any blemishes or defects
  • Trace eyeglass frames and optical lenses, and remove and dot up optical lenses for orders requiring grooves
  • Print and sort job tickets, and verify job information before moving job into picking
  • Place uncut optical lenses in appropriate trays; Pick optical lenses, scan and verify jobs, and de-box and label optical lenses in preparation for production
  • Sort truck and receive all eyeglass frames; Print and pull Medicaid eyeglass frames
  • Invoice at expected pace and package all accounts; Sort and bin dynamic and static jobs, execute multiple tasks, and consolidate

  • Complex eyeglass frame assembly (drill/shelf/wood); Complete specialty optical lens work (tinting, rolling and polishing lenses), and specialty eyeglass frame work (wood frames, sports frames, safety frames, and drill mounts)
  • Clean and maintain fixtures required for lens processing; Build strip and dip runs
  • Ability to run the highest volume machines in the chamber room
  • 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 products, processes, and or reporting defects and inefficiencies to supervisory personnel
  • 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
  • Ensure that the work area is clean and organized and prepared for the next shift with all items in their designated locations
  • Utilize proper handling techniques and equipment to minimize damage and injuries
  • Follow and uphold all OSHA and company safety guidelines, policies, and regulations
  • Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate
  • Other duties as assigned

supervisory responsibilities
None
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
  • Ability to follow procedure and contribute as an individual and a team member
  • Computer literate
  • Sr Lab Technician I: At least one (1) year of optical manufacturing experience as well as training to enable employees to perform the minimum essential functions identified by their respective lab/department
  • Sr Lab Technician II: Minimum of one (1) year and six (6) months in Senior Lab Technician role (or similar position) prior to skills assessment to determine ability to perform all applicable essential functions identified by their respective lab/department

Desired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

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 (safety/weight belt provided, if requested). Specific vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.
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 warehouse with moderate noise.
TRAVEL
Travel for this position would be minimal if at all.
For US Candidates
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $17.25 + $2.00 shift differential
Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan.
Full-time employees and/or their eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, group life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, supplemental health benefits (critical illness, hospital, accident), short- and long-term disability, paid family leave (applicable states), 401k, tuition reimbursement, and eyewear discounts.
Part-time employees do not receive benefits.
US full-time employees are eligible for the following time-off benefits:
1. Vacation and/or Sick time
2. Holiday pay
3. Birthday PTO
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, ABB Optical will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation (please provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner), email hrfeedback@abboptical.com
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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