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Multi-Skilled Optical Lab Technician
Duncan & Todd Opticians —Aberdeen
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Maintenance
- Organisational skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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- Part-time
- Laboratory experience
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Multi-Skilled Optical Lab Technician

Duncan & Todd Opticians -
Aberdeen

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£12.71 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Anatomy knowledge
Optical experience
GCSE
Maintenance
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

About Caledonian Optical:
Caledonian Optical is an independent UK-based laboratory specializing in the manufacture and supply of high-quality freeform lenses, as well as glazing and anti-reflection coating services. Located in Dyce, Aberdeen, our state-of-the-art facility is at the forefront of ophthalmic technology, providing innovative lens solutions to independent opticians across the UK.

Job Overview:
Multi-Skilled Optical Lab Technicianis responsible for executing a wide range of lens manufacturing tasks, from routine to advanced across multiple work centres. Full training will be provided but some Optical or Technical based skills would be desirable. This role will be based in the Kirkhill Lab working a late shift - 2pm - 10pm.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Lens Production:

Conduct intermediate-level lens inspection and understand lens prescriptions and powers.
Manage resin and lacquer systems (topping up, viscosity checks, emptying, refilling).
Operate and maintain Hard Coating and AR Coating machines, including error resolution.
Operate and calibrate surface lab equipment to produce advanced prescription lenses.
Manufacture complex and specialized lens prescriptions.
Identify and resolve Re-calculate orders when required, ensuring prescriptions and lens details are accurate.
Book in new jobs and maintain accurate order tracking using internal syst Order and maintain appropriate levels of frame inventory.
Understand product lead times and ensure stock levels support production demands.
Liaise with suppliers as required to manage incoming stock and special orders.

Technical Proficiency & System Knowledge

Calibrate and troubleshoot production equipment.
Use the Innovations system for tracking and workflow.
Perform scheduled machine maintenance and respond to performance issues.

Quality & Documentation

Ensure all products meet Caledonian Optical’s quality standards.
Maintain accurate and timely written and digital production records.
Identify and resolve production inefficiencies or quality issues.

Cross-Functional Support & Safety:

Provide coverage across various tasks within a department and support cross-training in others.
Promote and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Follow and enforce safety protocols, reporting issues to leadership.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts and lean practices such as 5S.
Carry out additional responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications and Skills

Experience of manufacturing processes, ideally in optical production.
Proficient in troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration of manufacturing related equipment.
Strong organizational skills with a professional and proactive approach.
Willingness to learn and upskill to new processes/ equipment.
Clear and effective communicator with team members and leadership.
Comfortable working with general office and production computer systems.
Able to maintain performance under minimal supervision and take initiative.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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