Associate Technician 4th shift

General Function

Technical aptitude, attention to detail and the motivation to learn and grow professionally. If this describes you, consider aligning your career with Essilor.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• In the coating area, you may work as:
• A Clipper, clipping and securing lenses into baskets to begin the coating process.
• A Machine Operator, preparing and operating the coating machine to coat the lenses properly. This will include:
• Loading machine chemicals.
• Loading and unloading sectors with lenses.
• An Inspector, inspecting lenses to ensure that they are optically and cosmetically accurate.
• In finishing, you may work as:
• A Beveler, utilizing the bevel wheel to remove the sharp edges of the lens.
• A Mounter, inserting edged lenses to ensure proper fit and alignment, and inserting lenses into the frame while ensuring proper fit.
• An Edger Operator, using variety of edging machines to cut lenses down to proper size and shape to fit the appropriate frame.
• A Finish Layout preparer, readying uncut lenses for the edging process by outlining the center/alignment markings and affixing the chuck/block.
• A Tinter, accurately tinting all lenses.
• An inspector, checking lenses and frames to ensure quality standards are met.
• In surfacing, you may work as:
• A Surfacing Blocker, utilizing the blocking machine to accurately secure a block to all lenses going through the surfacing department. You'll operate taping equipment to apply protective tape to the front of the lenses.
• A Surface Finer/Polisher, operating the equipment used to fine and polish all lenses going through the surfacing depart.
• A Lens Washer, hand washing and drying lenses followed by a brief cosmetic inspection of the lenses. You'll grasp lenses with a de-blocking cup and strike it against the table to remove block from lenses, and also remove tape from lenses.

Basic Qualifications

• To be a good fit for the Production Associate opportunity, you will have:
• 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.

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.

Total Rewards

• Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements.
• You may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package.
• Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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