Associate Technician; AR

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$16.50/hr - $19.79/hr

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, Lens Crafters, and Target Optical, and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the company manages a global supply chain with cutting‑edge technology, based on centralization for frames and a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on Linked In!

The primary focus of this position is to perform duties in a manufacturing environment, including surfacing, finishing, and coating. All duties and procedures are to be performed according to the established standards and in compliance with all company and governing‑body policies. The position requires regular, prompt attendance and availability for overtime as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coating
• Clipping:
  Clip and secure lenses into baskets to begin the coating process.
• Machine Operator:
  Prepare and operate the coating machine to coat the lenses properly.
• Load and unload sectors with lenses.
• Inspection:
  Inspect lenses before and after coatings to ensure optical and cosmetic accuracy, and compliance with work tickets.
• Sandblasting:
  Disassemble and clean machines daily, including sandblasting parts.
• Finishing.
• Mounting:
  Accurately apply drill holes to lenses to ensure proper fit and alignment, then insert lenses into the frame while ensuring proper fit; may use the bevel wheel to remove sharp lens edges.
• Edging Operator:
  Operate a variety of edging machines to cut lenses down to the proper size and shape to fit the appropriate frame.
• Finish Layout:
  Prepare an uncut lens for the edging process by outlining the center/alignment markings and affixing the chuck/block.
• Tinting:
  Accurately tint all lenses going through the tinting department.
• Surfacing…
• Lens Preparation:
  Prepare lenses for surfacing, which includes de‑boxing the product, taping exposed lenses, and tray‑up.
• Machine Operator.
• Taping:
  Operate taping equipment to apply protective tape to the front of lenses.
• Surfacing Blocker:
  Utilize the blocking machine to accurately secure a block to all lenses in the surfacing department.
• Generator Operator:
  Operate the generator machine used to cut lenses to the correct prescription.
• Surface Finer/Polisher:
  Operate equipment to fine and polish all lenses in the surfacing department.
• Spin Coat Operator:
  Operate the coating machine to apply spin coat and perform a cosmetic inspection of lenses.
• Lens Washer:
  Hand wash and dry lenses, followed by a brief cosmetic inspection; grasp lens with de‑blocking cup and strike against table to remove block from lenses. Remove tape from lenses.

• Able to work in a fast‑paced production environment and communicate effectively with others in a team.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and…