Front Line - Associate Technician (1st Shift Surfacing)
General Function
The Associate Technician will support EssilorLuxottica operations across Rx Manufacturing, Logistics, and other functions. This temporary summer role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, with exposure to production, material handling, and supply chain activities.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
- Participate in operations including basic assembly, inspection, packaging, material handling, or inventory tasks under supervision.
- Rotate across workstations or departments (e.g., Rx Manufacturing, Logistics) to gain a broad understanding of EssilorLuxottica’s workflows.
- Observe team leads/operators to understand procedures and safety protocols.
- Support Daily Operations
- Support material prep, equipment checks, order handling, or routine tasks based on department.
- Document minor process steps or observations to support team activities.
- Help track and report basic metrics such as job counts or throughput where applicable.
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Collaborate with supervisors, technicians, and cross-functional teams to understand how priorities are managed in fast-paced environment.
- Contribute to team meetings, safety talks, and improvement huddles.
- Practice effective communication and teamwork on a live shop floor.
- Safety & Compliance Awareness
- Adhere to PPE and site safety requirements at all times.
- Follow GMPs and department-specific compliance requirements.
- Support housekeeping and workplace organization (5S) initiatives.
- Contribution to Improvement Projects
- Support short-term projects to improve efficiency, organization, or flow.
- Share feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Enrolled full-time in a secondary or post-secondary program in Canada.
- Must meet minimum legal working age under federal/provincial law at start of employment.
- Available for full-time, on-site work in production, logistics, or operations.
- Able to stand for long periods and work in a production environment.
- Detail-oriented, eager to learn, and a strong team player.
- Able to rotate across departments and tasks.
- Able to follow instructions and stay focused in a safety- and quality-driven setting.
- Role and duties may evolve based on business needs.
- Temporary, full-time summer role for enrolled students supporting operations (e.g., production, logistics, supply chain).
Basic Qualifications
Other
Pay Range
Pay Range: 16.49 - 23.64
Benefits
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. 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. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.
About the Role
If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred but not required.
Skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. 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. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.
Schedule
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. 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. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.