Joshua Davis

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: joshua.davis@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: joshuadavisoptics

Summary

Seven years of experience as an Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician, proficient in precision lens grinding, polishing, and tinting for a wide range of prescriptive and specialty eyewear. Consistently achieved a 98% accuracy rate in lens edging and mounting, ensuring optimal visual correction and patient satisfaction.

Adept at operating and maintaining advanced optical machinery, including automated edgers, generators, and coating equipment, while adhering strictly to quality control protocols and industry standards.

Experience

Senior Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician, Opticraft Labs London -- London, UK

Mar 2020 – present

• Managed daily operations for the surfacing and finishing departments, overseeing a team of 4 junior technicians.

• Implemented new quality control procedures, reducing lens rework by 15% and improving overall production efficiency.

• Specialized in complex progressive and high-index lens fabrication, handling over 200 bespoke orders per month with a defect rate below 1%.

• Trained new hires on lensometry, frame adjustments, and compliant safety practices in the lab setting.

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician, Vision Express Laboratory -- London, UK

June 2017 – Feb 2020

• Performed precise lens surfacing, grinding, and polishing according to prescription specifications and material requirements.

• Operated automated lens edgers and tinting machines, ensuring accurate fitting and cosmetic appearance of eyewear.

• Conducted final inspections of finished lenses and frames, verifying prism, axis, and power measurements against orders.

• Maintained laboratory equipment, performing routine calibration and minor repairs to ensure continuous operation.

Education

City of Glasgow College, Diploma of Higher Education in Ophthalmic Dispensing (Optical Technology) -- Glasgow, UK

Sept 2015 – May 2017

Skills

Lens Fabrication & Processing: Lens Surfacing, Automated Edging, Manual Edging, Lens Tinting, Anti-Reflective Coatings, UV Coatings, Lens Polishing, Lens Grinding, High-Index Lens Processing, Progressive Lens Fabrication

Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Lensometers, Focimeters, Automated Edgers, Generators, Coating Chambers, Frame Warmers, Hand Tools, Calibration, Troubleshooting

Quality Control & Compliance: Prescription Verification, ANSI Standards, ISO Standards, Quality Assurance, Defect Analysis, Material Handling, Safety Protocols

Technical & Software Skills: Optical Lab Management Software, CAD/CAM for Lens Design, Microsoft Office Suite, Data Entry

General Laboratory Skills: Precision Measurement, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Inventory Management, Team Collaboration, Training & Mentoring