Nickole Eaddy
Dedicated and detail-oriented Optical Laboratory Technician/ Jr. QC engineer with more than 15 years of experience in optical manufacturing, coating, lens fabrication, quality inspection, assembly, and precision measurements. Skilled in operating optical equipment, interpreting work orders, troubleshooting production issues, and maintaining strict quality standards. Recognized for strong organizational skills, the ability to learn new technologies quickly and a commitment to accuracy, efficiency and teamwork.
Work History
Apprentice
4 YearsIdentified key skills relevant to optical manufacturing.
- Optical manufacturing
- Lens fabrication
- Grinding and polishing
- Executed computer numerical control operations on machinery.
- Mill operation
- Over mold process
- Lens inspection (Visual and Mechanical) Quality Assurance
- Optical coating
- Precision measurement
- Laser alignment
- LensCheck systems
- Blueprint Reading
- Optical assembly
- Auto lensometer operation
- Interferometer operation
- Profilometer operation
- Optics Metrology
- Optical calculations
- Lens tracing and templating
- Work order review
- Equipment setup and calibration
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment issues efficiently.
- Microsoft Office, Word, Epicor
- Worked effectively with team members to achieve goals.
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Organized tasks and schedules to optimize productivity.
- Maintained high accuracy in all optical manufacturing processes.
- Operated precision optical equipment to produce high-quality components.
- Monitored production processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Optical Technician
12 Years- Operated specialized optical equipment for lens fabrication and repairs.
- Conducted quality control inspections to ensure precision in optical products.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of optical supplies and components.
- Prepared and operated machines to polish and grind lenses, flats and blanks
- Operated coating equipment, applying anti-reflective and protective coatings.
- Set up and adjust cutting tools to achieve appropriate curvature, dimensions and depth.
- Used precision measuring instruments to verify product alignment and adherence to specification.
- Operated lensometers to orient and mark uncut lenses for eyeglasses.