Sr. Optical Specialist

Sr. Optical Specialist

The Senior Optical Specialist is responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate processing of products in the lab. A Senior Optical Specialist is a cross-trained and multifunctional position with the ability to perform in all areas of their specialty as listed below under the Essential Functions.

Essential Functions

• Ability to complete every task/essential function within the department; Ability to complete special projects as assigned
• Develop and review SOPs regularly for accuracy and improvement in conjunction with management
• Analyze and assess optical lens and eyeglass frames breakage by discovering root cause issues and developing measures in conjunction with supervision to address issues
• Ability to follow the ANSI standard for eyeglasses, troubleshoot and determine root causes, identify trends and make necessary adjustments
• Perform machine calibrations and machine tool changes, including specialty parts, as required within their department throughout the day
• Review optical lens inspection rejects and make final pass/fail determination
• Perform coating changes by draining old coating from tank, cleaning the tank and tank with new coating chemical
• Control lens inventory (count, order, receive and return to manufacturer of optical lenses and eyeglass frames); Maintain operational supplies
• Provide technical training on all areas of the department to other employees
• Responsible for the production expectations communicated by management throughout the day
• Perform and comply with all job functions according to documented standard operating procedures
• 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
• Partner with Team Leads and management to evaluate employees utilizing a skills assessment checklist
• 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

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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.

Expected Hours of Work

Full-time employees typically work forty (40) hours a week and are scheduled eight (8) hours per day over five (5) days; Part-time employees typically work a reduced schedule that is less than thirty (30) hours per week. Overtime is routinely expected.

Work Environment

The work environment is a climate-controlled manufacturing facility with moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Travel

Travel for this position would be minimal if at all.

Compensation Range

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $18.75 - 24.28. 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 location, Relevant experience, Education and qualifications, Job-related skills, Internal equity considerations, Applicable minimum wage laws. This position may also be eligible for a bonus and/or commission plan, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.

Benefits

Depending on eligibility and position, employees and/or eligible dependents may participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, which may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Life and group life insurance, Voluntary supplemental life insurance, Supplemental health benefits (critical illness, hospital, accident), Short- and long-term disability, Paid family leave (where applicable by state law), 401(k) plan, Tuition reimbursement, Eyewear discounts. Time-Off Benefits Eligible U.S. employees receive the following time-off benefits (subject to Company policy and applicable state/local laws): Paid vacation and/or sick time, Paid holidays, Birthday PTO (Some states require front-loaded sick leave; others accrue. The Company will comply with all applicable local requirements.)

Accessibility and Accommodations

Upon request and consistent with applicable law, ABB Optical will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io and include your name and contact information so we can follow up promptly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, protected veteran status, or disability.