Associate Technician - Overnight

Associate Technician - Overnight

Brand: Walman Location: Brooklyn Park, MN, US, 55445 Store #: WM0134 Optical Surfacing BPARK Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information Since 1915, Walman Optical has served thousands of independent eye care professionals providing solutions for all of their optical needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable team helps businesses grow while providing quality eyewear and unmatched service for an exceptional patient experience. With us, you'll bring our most advanced technology and innovative products to our partners. As a division of Walman, our collective mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, employees and the communities we serve through better vision. Walman is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital 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 Associate Technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, and basic maintenance of equipment within the assigned area for work task/job in surface or finish portions of lab production.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform various tasks of area production machine functions:
• Interpretation of Rx work ticket
• Perform production operations on specified equipment in accordance with established procedures
• Perform basic/routine maintenance of assigned equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot mal-functioning equipment and advise supervisor as to possible remedy
• Specific tasks include but not be limited to:
• Lens wash
• Tool selection/replacement
• Equipment set up for daily production
• Equipment clean up at day's end
• Prepare all necessary solutions or slurry mixtures for lens production process (when applicable) and insure sufficient supplies are available.
• Perform daily and weekly calibration of equipment as directed by area supervisor and in accordance with established divisional operation procedures.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the laboratory to assure understanding and the proper application of company policies, practices and procedure.
• Maintain work area and common areas of department in a neat, clean, and organized condition.
• Understand and follows all company and laboratory policies and procedures and ensure compliance with all attendance & safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information.
• Willingly assist others as necessary to keep work current, meet deadlines or maintain an even workload.
• Cooperate with other employees and demonstrate a good attitude.
• Perform an acceptable quantity and quality of work on time as required.
• Provide proper training, work direction, and technical guidance for less experienced employees.
• Attend in-house or sponsored training meetings when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience Ability to multi-task, orientation to detail and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment. Basic high school level math skills required Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds Pay Range: Starting rate $17.25 per hour with $2.00/hour shift differential. Higher pay for more experience 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.