EXPERIENCED Optical Lab Techs (F/T 3-day schedule)

National Vision

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Plano, TX, us on site Until 9/25/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 27, 2026 Last posted July 27, 2026
Job description

National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,100 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

Our optical manufactural facility in Plano, TX is growing and expanding!  We're excited to offer new positions and the addition of another shift creates more opportunities at our lab for career growth. 

Position:  We're seeking experienced optical lab technicians to join our team.  

Schedules:  Our evening shifts work 3 days/week with 4 days off.  Perfect for those wanting to restructure non-work hours or minimize commutes.

2A Shift Hours:  Sundays-Tuesdays, 3:30pm - 4:00am

2B Shift Hours:  Wednesdays-Fridays, 3:30pm - 4:00am

Pay & extras:  Base pay DOE, PLUS 10% shift differential pay & extra bi-weekly bonus opportunities.  We also have a generous PTO plan and many other benefits.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Experienced associate, proficient in performing many tasks within or across departments, to achieve production goals in processing job orders through production.  

Operation and monitoring of optical equipment and machinery, quickly identify production issues, resolving errors, observing workflow, proper lens coating and optical standards, locating hot jobs, breakage, assisting Lead with other associates and department issues.  

Candidates should have familiarity with high-volume, optical manufacturing in a fast paced, mass production environment.    

  • No specific education required
  • Requires prior optical production experience plus a minimum of one (1) year direct experience in a related role
  • Must be able to read and write English

National Vision offers a competitive benefits package.  Some of the benefits include:

  • Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) policy
  • BONUS opportunities - including biweekly lab production bonus
  • 401k with company match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Vision benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Referral bonus program
  • Wellness Plan incentives
  • Other insurance options, employee assistance and much more

About National Vision Holdings, Inc.

National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,100 stores in 38 states and Puerto Rico. With a mission of helping people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible, the company operates four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases, and e-commerce websites, offering a variety of products and services for customers’ eye care needs. For more information, please visit www.nationalvision.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About this role

Summary

Operate optical machinery, ensure quality, resolve production issues in a fast-paced environment.

Job title

Optical Lab Techs

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Plano, TX; on-site work required; no remote option.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

optical equipmentproduction experienceEnglish reading and writing

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

optical manufacturingequipment operationmass production
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Plano, TX, USA

On-site City