1st Shift Production Associate

PDS Consultants • Louisville, KY

23h • Onsite

About The Position

PDS Optical is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that manufactures a large number of eyeglasses daily. We have Optical Laboratories in Louisville, KY and Fort Lauderdale, FL and manage many optical stores across the US and Puerto Rico. We are seeking a Digital Surface Technician who enjoys hands-on technical work, thrives in a production environment, and values accuracy and consistency. In this role, you will control the optical manufacturing equipment that blocks, generates, polishes, adds backside coating, and lasers lenses to the designated curve on the concave side of the lens. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, with a pay rate of $16.00 per hour. Optical lab or mass manufacturing experience is preferred but not required, as we provide on-the-job training.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand and work on your feet for 8 hours.
• Must learn how to run all machines within your designated area.
• Be able to address any equipment errors and alarms on the automated surface line, which do not require a tool to repair.
• Understand the order of the lab production, the Julian Day Number (JND) system and which jobs are considered “HOT”, or “PRIORITY JOBS” that should be completed first.

Nice To Haves

• Optical lab or mass manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Stand and work on your feet for 8 hours.
• Learn how to run all machines within your designated area.
• Change and install Filter Tech rolls with a partner, as necessary.
• Address equipment errors and alarms on the automated surface line that do not require a tool to repair.
• Understand the order of lab production, the Julian Day Number (JND) system, and which jobs are considered “HOT” or “PRIORITY JOBS”.
• Transport trays for production as needed.
• Clean up your work area and machines during and after your shift.
• Keep workflow going at a steady pace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed