Optical glazing technician

An experienced Optical Glazing Technician is required to join a leading optical lens manufacturer based in Birmingham. The lab currently supplies a full glazing service to Opticians across the UK, and you will be responsible for preparing customer prescriptions to the highest standards possible. Optical Glazing Technician - The Role Frame tracing Manual automated blocking Lens edging (manual automated) Rimless drilling milling Hand finishing and fitting of: Full rim metal/plastic frames Supra/nylon frames Rimless frames Specialist frames such as Horn, Gold, Wooden, Lindberg etc Ability to rectify orders that may fall below the company expected standard Final verification of complete spectacles to ISO standards To ensure work is prioritised appropriately in date order, to meet customer expectations. To ensure that requirements for consumable replenishments are reported to a member of the leadership group when necessary. To pro-actively deal with process issues and report to line management when necessary. Promote regular, positive communication to the team and other members of the leadership group, encouraging operational morale. Ensure that equipment is cleaned, maintained and in good working order for production. To ensure the working environment is clean and tidy, to reduce contamination and meet Health Safety objectives, influencing everyone within the workplace.Optical Glazing Technician - Requirements Previous glazing experience is essential They will consider a Glazing Technician or a Senior Glazing Tech depending on knowledge of complex glazing Understanding of lenses and the overall production process Rimless and supra knowledge Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to lead by example Understanding and supporting the needs of the team in terms of objectives and goals Good literacy and numeracy Able to commit to the working shift patternSalary and Additional Information Highly competitive salary DOE Perm role Bonus Scheme - 5% of base Pension - 10% contribution Private Medical cover for family Travel card or free parking 12 hours shifts 7.30am to 8pm - 2 days on 2 days off (Not Sundays)To apply for this role please your details across to Rebecca Wood on or call (phone number removed) for more information