Associate Technician (3rd shift)

General Function

You will focus on one of the following areas, and we plan to cross-train in the future so that you may work in any area.

Duties And Responsibilities

• In The Coating Area:
  • Clipper: Clipping and securing lenses into baskets to begin the coating process.
  • Machine Operator: Preparing and operating the coating machine to coat the lenses properly. This includes: Loading machine chemicals, loading and unloading sectors with lenses, and operating the machine.
  • Inspector: Inspecting lenses to ensure that they are optically and cosmetically accurate.
• In Finishing:
  • Beveler: Utilizing the bevel wheel to remove the sharp edges of the lens.
  • Mounter: Inserting edged lenses to ensure proper fit and alignment, and inserting lenses into the frame while ensuring proper fit.
  • Edger Operator: Using variety of edging machines to cut lenses down to proper size and shape to fit the appropriate frame.
  • Finish Layout preparer: Readying uncut lenses for the edging process by outlining the center/alignment markings and affixing the chuck/block.
  • Tinter: Accurately tinting all lenses.
  • Inspector: Checking lenses and frames to ensure quality standards are met.
• In Surfacing:
  • Surfacing Blocker: Utilizing the blocking machine to accurately secure a block to all lenses going through the surfacing department. Operates taping equipment to apply protective tape to the front of the lenses.
  • Surface Finer/Polisher: Operating the equipment used to fine and polish all lenses going through the surfacing department.
  • Lens Washer: Hand washing and drying lenses followed by a brief cosmetic inspection of the lenses. Grasps lenses with a de-blocking cup and strikes it against the table to remove block from lenses, and also removes tape from lenses.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• 1+ years of related work experience, such as in manufacturing; experience in lab settings is preferred but not required.
• The ability to meet measurable standards in a dynamic production environment.
• Depth perception and manual dexterity.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Attention to detail.

What You Need To Know

• This position requires that you stand and walk for the duration of any shift.
• You'll work with and around chemicals.
• Your work area may be wet and/or dirty and/or have a strong smell.
• You should be willing and able to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off/vacation
• Variety of employee discounts

Pay

Your employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package.

Schedule

Your schedule may vary depending on the department you are assigned to.