1st shift Associate Tech (56345)

Adecco is looking to hire 1st shift Associate Techs for this contract to hire opportunity in Saint Cloud!Shift:1st shift 7am-3pm Monday-Friday-Pay $17.25Core ResponsibilitiesEquipment OperationsCalibrate, prepare, and operate specialized machinery for different lens production phases (coating, finishing, or surfacing).Ticket InterpretationRead and interpret prescription (Rx) work tickets to implement specific patient requirements.Quality & InspectionInspect lenses manually or using alignment tools to ensure they are cosmetically flawless and optically precise.Maintenance & TroubleshootingConduct daily equipment cleanups, prepare chemical/slurry mixtures, and troubleshoot basic machine malfunctions.Cross-Department SupportRotate tasks—such as beveling, tinting, machine clipping, or hand-washing lenses—based on facility volume.Specialized Work PathsDepending on the lab unit, tasks are divided into three production segments:CoatingClipping lenses into specialized baskets and loading raw chemicals into coating machinery.FinishingOperating edgers, hand-beveling lens edges, tinting, and mounting finalized lenses into frames.SurfacingApplying protective tape, running lens polishers, and managing the de-blocking cups to separate lenses from manufacturing blocks.Core RequirementsEducationHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.Experience1+ years of general manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred, though entry-level candidates with mechanical aptitude are accepted.Physical DemandsAbility to lift or move up to 50 lbs and remain standing or walking for the entire shift duration.EnvironmentWillingness to work around manufacturing chemicals, wet/dirty surface conditions, and noisy machinery environments.Pay Details: $17.25 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.