Optical Technician – Lead
GTW CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATES, LLC
Company Job Title: Optical Technician - Lead
Chenega Job Title: Optical Technician
Clearance: Background
Location: Texas, Fort Sam Houston
Reports To: Program Manager
FLSA Status: Regular, Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Prepared Date: 3/19/12
Approved Date: 3/19/12
Summary
The Optical Technician shall be responsible for assembling complex optical assemblies, working from work instructions, engineering drawings and prints utilizing a Tri-Optics machine or the shim to center method. Successful candidate will work directly with engineers following verbal instruction to fabricate newly designed products and to develop assembly processes and procedures
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position
· Evaluates prescription in conjunction with client's vocational and a vocational visual requirement.
· Recommends specific lenses, lens treatments, and frames to suit client needs.
· Assists client in selecting frames according to style and color, coordinating frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription.
· Prepares work order and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses.
· Verifies finished lenses are ground to specification.
· Heats, shapes, or bends plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit client.
· Instructs clients in adapting to, wearing, and caring for eyeglasses.
· Sells optical goods such as binoculars, sunglasses, magnifying glasses, and low vision aids.
· Repairs damaged frames.
· Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
- 2 year Associate Degree minimum.
- 5+ years work experience.
- Previous experience in optical assembly is preferred.
Computer Skills
Familiarity with Tri-Optics machines and basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and Windows, is required.
Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.
During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
Chenega Corporation is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
• 2 year Associate Degree minimum.
• 5+ years work experience.
• Previous experience in optical assembly is preferred.
Computer Skills
Familiarity with Tri-Optics machines and basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and Windows, is required.
