Associate Technician

Associate Technician

Brand: Essilor and Subsidiaries Location: Shorewood, IL, US, 60404 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. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

Job Description 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 range depending on the assigned department. Supervision ranges from close to general

Major Duties and Responsibilities: All duties and procedures are performed according to the established standards (SOP) and in compliance with all safety, company training 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.

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. 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 Tray lens blanks, taping and blocking to accommodate automation. Monitor automated surfacing equipment to keep equipment loaded and clear errors. Polisher: Operate and maintain polishing equipment Deblock/Wash: Remove blocking system Wash and inspect lenses for cosmetic defects.

AR-COATING - AR Staging: Scan and sort jobs 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 Operate and maintain tools and machinery associated with your assignment. Inspect small parts for defects and quality control. Perform required tasks using correct techniques. Assemble small components using hand tools, requiring precision and attention to detail Work in a role with measurable standards maintaining production goals. Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications: Must be a team player, be flexible and willing to learn and adapt to new assignments, commit to keeping a clean work area, be involved with 5-S and adhere to all safety policies and standards. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization. Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, and number sequences including decimal (English). Ability to use computers and electronic machinery, communicate electronically, add, subtract and measure. Must have strong fine motor skills and dexterity to coordinate use of hands and fingers to grasp, feel objects, transfer small items from one hand to another, fine manipulation, and bilateral reach with arms. Use of close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred Qualifications Previous related experience and/or training preferred.

Pay Range: 18.14 - 26.00

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. EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at View phone number on click.appcast.io (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email View email address on click.appcast.io . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

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