RxO - Associate Technician (1st Shift)

EssilorLuxottica Group • Norcross, GA

5d

About The Position

The Associate Technician sets up, operates, and performs basic maintenance on equipment in an assigned area of laboratory production, within the surface or finish portions of the process. The role includes interpreting prescription work tickets, operating equipment according to established procedures, carrying out routine equipment maintenance, and reporting malfunctioning equipment and possible remedies to a supervisor. Tasks may include lens washing, selecting and replacing tools, preparing equipment for daily production, cleaning equipment at the end of the day, and preparing solutions or slurry mixtures when applicable.

The technician performs daily and weekly equipment calibration as directed, maintains adequate production supplies, and communicates with laboratory personnel to support proper application of company policies and procedures. The position requires maintaining a clean and organized work area, complying with attendance and safety rules, and protecting confidential proprietary information. The technician assists coworkers to maintain workflow and meet deadlines, provides training and technical guidance to less experienced employees, attends training when necessary, and performs other assigned duties. The role involves exposure to one or more hazardous substances or chemicals and requires safety training.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to multitask, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic high-school-level math skills.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must complete safety training due to exposure to one or more hazardous substances or chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescription work tickets.
• Operate specified production equipment according to established procedures.
• Perform basic and routine maintenance on assigned equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions, advising a supervisor of possible remedies.
• Perform tasks including lens washing, tool selection and replacement, equipment setup for daily production, and end-of-day equipment cleanup.
• Prepare necessary solutions or slurry mixtures for lens production when applicable and ensure sufficient supplies are available.
• Perform daily and weekly equipment calibration as directed by the area supervisor and according to divisional procedures.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory personnel at all levels regarding company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Keep work and common areas neat, clean, and organized.
• Follow company and laboratory policies and procedures, comply with attendance and safety rules, and maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Assist coworkers to keep work current, meet deadlines, and maintain an even workload.
• Provide training, work direction, and technical guidance to less experienced employees, and attend training meetings when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and employee discounts.
• A competitive bonus and/or commission plan may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED