Associate Technician

About The Job

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 portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands spans various categories, from frames, lenses, and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid‑range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team accompanies and enables others within the Essilor Luxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

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, within areas that include Surfacing, Finishing, and Coating. All duties and procedures are to be performed according to the established standard and in compliance with all company and governing body policies. It is required that this position maintain 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 prior to and immediately after coatings process to ensure that they are optically and cosmetically accurate and in compliance with the work ticket
• Sandblasting:
  Disassemble and clean machines daily, including the sandblasting of the parts
• Finishing
• Mounting:
  Accurately apply drill holes to the lenses to ensure proper fit and alignment of the lenses and insert lenses into the frame while ensuring proper fit. May utilize the bevel wheel to remove the sharp edges of the lens
• 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 the lens for surfacing process, which includes de-boxing the product, taping the exposed lens, and tray up
• Machine Operator
• Taping:
  Operate taping equipment to apply protective tape to the front of the lenses
• Surfacing Blocker:
  Utilize the blocking machine to accurately secure a block to all lenses going through the surfacing department
• Generator Operator:
  Operate the generator machine used to cut the lenses to the correct prescription
• Surface Finer/Polisher:
  Operate the equipment used to fine and polish all lenses going through the surfacing department
• Spin Coat Operator:
  Operate the coating machine to apply spin coat and perform a cosmetic inspection of the lenses
• Lens Washer:
  Hand wash and dry lenses followed by a brief cosmetic inspection of the lenses. Grasp the lens with the de-blocking cup and strike against the table to remove the block from the lenses. Remove tape from lenses.

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