Lab Technician I/ Warehouse Associate (Mon-Fri 10:30am-7pm)

Job Summary and Objective

The Lab Technician is responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate processing of products in the lab. Responsibilities will vary based on the predominant function assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Use a tracing machine to measure frame; Print and match paperwork to corresponding trays;
• Read job ticket to determine the location of lens needed and pull from bin placing correctly in tray;
• Deliver tray to appropriate location to be scanned, verified and de-boxed;
• Invoice and package finished jobs;
• Scan and bin jobs into proper customer box to be shipped;
• Sort and receive frames into system placing frames in appropriate colored trays;
• Secure optical lens / blanks in holding tools for generating, polishing, and coating;
• Operate equipment and clear machine errors;
• Maintain tools for production equipment;
• Operate finishing equipment and clear out machine errors;
• Mount, secure and align finished lens in frames using precision hand tools;
• Edge lens appropriately so that lens can be inserted into frames;
• Place lens in lens holder and tint to specified color;
• Mark lenses appropriately to achieve proper tint axis;
• Change tint colors as needed;
• Unload lens into lens trays;
• Mark and inspect lenses;
• Sort and pre-inspect lenses and operate AR coating machines;
• Remove processed surfaced lenses from alloy block at end of surfacing process and reclaim the alloy in a reclaim tank;
• Inspect lens blank to detect surface flaws;
• Examine prescriptions & work orders according to standards using precision instruments;
• Wash and clean lenses and eyeglasses using cloths and solvents;
• Perform cosmetic inspection;
• Work daily toward meeting production expectations set by management;
• Meet or exceed established performance thresholds in all core and secondary job functions;
• Report all known product, process, and/or reporting defects and inefficiencies to supervisory personnel;
• Participate in team, department, and company-wide meetings as scheduled; Actively participate in team discussions and provide feedback to maintain and improve the work environment;
• Ensure that work area is clean and organized and prepared for the next shift with all items in their designated locations;
• Utilize proper handling techniques and equipment to minimize damages and reduce injuries;
• Follow and uphold all OSHA and company safety guidelines, policies, and regulations;
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate;
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent experience is required for full-time employment.
• Entry-level: No specific prior work experience required; training provided to enable employees to perform the minimum essential functions identified by their respective lab/department.
• Proficient: Minimum six (6) months of optical manufacturing experience in same or similar position prior to skills assessment to determine ability to perform all applicable essential functions identified by their respective lab/department.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is desired.
• Computer literate.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Computer literate.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
• Reach with hands and arms;
• Talk and hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $15.50 per hour. This represents the good-faith estimate of the compensation range at the time of posting. Actual pay will be based on job-related factors, which may include: Geographic locationRelevant experienceEducation and qualificationsJob-related skillsInternal equity considerationsApplicable minimum wage laws

This position may also be eligible for a bonus and/or commission plan, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.

Full-time employees and/or their eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• group life insurance
• voluntary supplemental life insurance
• supplemental health benefits (critical illness, hospital, accident)
• short- and long-term disability
• paid family leave (applicable states)
• 401k
• tuition reimbursement
• eyewear discounts

Part-time Employees Do Not Receive Benefits.

US full-time employees are eligible for the following time-off benefits:

• Vacation and/or Sick time
• Holiday pay
• Birthday PTO

To request a reasonable accommodation (please provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner), email hrfeedback@abboptical.com

ABB Optical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.