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Acuity Eye Group

Optical Consultant

Alpine, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

... Assist patient with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate ... Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses ...

QinetiQ US

Principal Optical Engineer

Lorton, VA · On-site

Laboratory Optical Characterization * Maintain and utilize an optical laboratory to support ... Provide optical subject matter expertise to program managers and manufacturing staff. * Assist in ...

Acuity Eye Group

Optical Consultant

Alpine, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

... Assist patient with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate ... Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses ...

Acuity Eye Group

Optical Consultant

Alpine, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

... Assist patient with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate ... Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses ...

Total Vision Center

Optometric Technician

Odessa, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

... specification. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and ... Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses ...

Total Vision Center

Optometric Technician

Odessa, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

... specification. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and ... Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses ...

Pixcel

Optics/Electronics Technician

Matawan, NJ

Build, modify, and test prototype optical and electronic assemblies in a laboratory environment ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

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How much do optical laboratory assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for optical laboratory assistant in the United States is $20.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is optical laboratory assistant a good career?

Optical laboratory assistants play a key role in manufacturing and fitting eyeglasses, often working in a technical environment with tools like lensometers and calipers. The job typically offers steady employment, opportunities for skill development, and may require certification or training in optical procedures. It can be a good career choice for those interested in healthcare support and technical work.

What are the duties of an optical laboratory assistant?

An optical laboratory assistant is responsible for preparing and finishing eyeglass lenses, including cutting, grinding, and polishing them to meet specifications. They also assist with assembling eyewear, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control, often using tools like lensometers and calipers. Attention to detail and knowledge of optical materials are essential for this role.

What does an optical laboratory assistant do?

An optical laboratory assistant prepares and processes lenses and frames for eyeglasses, ensuring they meet specifications. They operate equipment, perform quality checks, and assist with repairs in a lab environment, often following safety protocols and using tools like lensometers and polishing machines.

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Infographic showing various Optical Laboratory Assistant job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $42,113 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

Optician - Full time - Taylor

Taylor, MI • On-site

Henry Ford Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$16 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Henry Ford Health rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 576 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

452nd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for selecting, measuring, and fitting eyewear following the doctors' spectacle prescription specifications.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Customize the patient's spectacle prescription using the E.A.R.N. for Eyewear Consultants process methodology and trouble-shooting any previous eyewear issues
  • Responsible for communicating the preferred lens family of products and the benefits of each
  • Responsible for knowledge of each frame line and the material it is made of to properly pre-adjust the frame prior to measurements taken
  • Responsible for conducting and recording various measurements that are required to fabricate the lenses
  • Responsible for properly inputting and processing eyewear orders into the software program for the optical laboratory
  • Responsible for follow-up with the eyewear orders through completion and delivery
  • Responsible for ensuring visual displays and eyewear products are clean in accordance with the store specific plan-o-gram
  • Responsible for interpreting, explaining, and properly applying vision insurance coverage Assist with dispensing, adjusting, and trouble-shooting eyewear
  • Assist with front desk duties such as checking patients in and out, scheduling appointments, and retrieving insurance eligibility
  • Responsible for neutralizing and verifying the spectacle prescription in the eyewear through the use of auto and manual lensometry, as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Requires high school diploma or GED
  • Previous computer experience and basic math skills preferred
  • Previous customer service, retail, or hospitality experience preferred
  • Previous dispensing/optical experience preferred
  •  Must be able to walk, bend and stand for extended periods of time Completion of all required training courses as directed by Henry Ford Optimeyes
  • Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy
  • Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Works in retail optical environment. 
  • Requires evening and weekend hours

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Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services from Primary and Preventative care, to Complex and Cpecialty care, Health Insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, Virtual care, Pharmacy, Eye care and other Healthcare retail. It is one of the Nation’s leading Academic Medical Centers, recognized for Clinical excellence in Cancer care, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Sports medicine, and Multi organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top five NIH funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in more than 2,000 research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of Health Professionals, Henry Ford Health trains more than 4,000 Medical students, Residents and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs. With more than 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most Diverse employers, including nearly 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network and Jackson Health Network.

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Health care and social assistance

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1915

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