Expeditor Manufacturing Technician (Mon-Fri 1:30pm-10:00pm)

ABB Optical Group • Erlanger, KY

15h • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician is responsible for timely, efficient, and accurate processing of products in the lab. Technicians are assigned an essential function in which they work for most of their daily schedule and may perform additional functions as business needs dictate. The role follows documented standard operating procedures, meets production and performance expectations, reports product or process defects and inefficiencies, and helps maintain an organized, safe work area. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Travel is minimal, if any.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to follow procedures and contribute as an individual and team member.
• Lab Technician I: No specific prior work experience is required; training is provided to enable performance of the minimum essential functions.
• Lab Technician II: At least six months of optical manufacturing experience in the same or a similar position before a skills assessment to determine ability to perform applicable essential functions.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and the required vision capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned lab and department functions, which may include measuring frames, matching paperwork to trays, locating lenses, and routing trays for scanning, verification, and de-boxing.
• Invoice and package completed jobs, then scan and place jobs in the appropriate customer shipping boxes.
• Sort and receive frames into the system and place them in designated trays.
• Secure optical lenses or blanks in holding tools and operate equipment for generating, polishing, and coating; clear machine errors and maintain production tools.
• Operate finishing equipment; mount, secure, and align lenses in frames with precision hand tools; and edge lenses for insertion into frames.
• Tint lenses to specified colors, mark them for the correct tint axis, and change tint colors as needed.
• Unload, mark, inspect, sort, and pre-inspect lenses, and operate anti-reflective coating machines.
• Remove surfaced lenses from alloy blocks and reclaim alloy in a reclaim tank.
• Inspect lens blanks for flaws; examine prescriptions and work orders using precision instruments; wash and clean lenses and eyeglasses; and perform cosmetic inspections.
• Work toward production expectations and meet or exceed established performance thresholds in core and secondary functions.
• Follow documented standard operating procedures and report known product, process, or reporting defects and inefficiencies to supervisory personnel.
• Participate in scheduled team, department, and company meetings and contribute feedback to improve the work environment.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and prepared for the next shift, with items in designated locations.
• Use proper handling techniques and equipment to minimize damage and injuries, and follow OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Work overtime as business needs dictate and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees and/or dependents.
• Life insurance, group life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, and supplemental health benefits including critical illness, hospital, and accident coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave in applicable states.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eyewear discounts.
• Eligible U.S. full-time employees may receive vacation and/or sick time, holiday pay, and birthday PTO.
• The position may be eligible for a bonus and/or commission plan, subject to applicable plan terms.

What This Job Offers

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