Front Line - Associate Technician (Sx Cy)

Front Line - Associate Technician (Sx Cy)

Date: May 15, 2026 Brand: Essilor and Subsidiaries Location: Sioux City, IA, US, 51111 Store #: E02507 Lab Ops - A/R Coating Sioux Position : Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

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. 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 on 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.

General Function

The primary focus of this position is to work in one or more of the areas of surface, coating or finish as assigned. Duties of this position are usually repetitive, requiring limited analysis and use of individual judgment. Specific duties for this position include beveling, mounting the lenses, edging, blocking lenses, tinting, and inspecting.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

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.

• Finish
• Tray Up: prep and monitor trays for edging.
• Beveler: Utilize the bevel wheel to remove the sharp edges of the lens.
• Mounter: Mount lens in standard frames.
• Drill and mount lenses into specialty frames
• Roll and Polish: Smooth sharp edges and gloss edges by using tools and machinery provided.
• Finish Layout: Prepare an uncut lens for the edging process by removing lens from envelope, wiping clean of markings, and putting on automatic machines.
• Layout – sort jobs from wrap, drills, and regular.
• Tinter: Accurately tint all lenses going through the tinting department.
• Inspection: Inspect lenses and frames to ensure that they are optically and cosmetically accurate.
• Surface
• Blocker: Open and tray lens blanks, taping and blocking to accommodate automation.
• Monitor automated surfacing equipment to keep equipment loaded and clear errors.
• Polisher: Load and unload lenses in polish machines.
• Deblock/Wash: Remove blocking system Wash and inspect lenses for cosmetic defects
• AR-Coating
• AR Staging: Scan and sort jobs by coating for scratch and anti-reflective coating treatments
• Clipping: Clean lenses and place in holders for wash and scratch coat machines.
• Hard Coat Inspection: Inspect lenses for cosmetic defects after scratch coat application.
• Perform tests on various scratch coating baths to verify all are within specification: AR Coat: Load lenses into holders for anti-reflective coating – monitor machines

General

Perform all duties in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Perform required tasks using correct techniques. May transport work to next station. Work in a role with measurable standards – maintaining production goals.

Basic Qualifications

High School education or equivalent preferred. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Basic ability to add and subtract. Understand decimal numerical sequencing.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous related experience and/or training preferred.