Lab Technician (Optical) M-F 7:00am-3:30pm

ABB Optical Group•Wood River, IL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician is responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate processing of products in the Digital Eye Lab (DEL). Lab Technicians will be assigned one core function, where he/she will work the predominant portion of their daily work schedule, as well as be expected to perform work in additional function(s) as business needs dictate. An entry level Lab Technician position requires training to enable employees to perform the minimum key responsibilities identified by their respective lab/department; A proficient Lab Technician is an employee who has undergone a skills assessment after six (6) months of service and is able to perform all applicable key responsibilities identified by their respective lab/department.

Requirements

Entry-level: No specific prior work experience required
Ability to follow procedure and contribute as an individual and a team member
Proficient: Minimum six (6) months experience in same or similar position prior to skills assessment to determine proficiency

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
Computer literate
Attention to Detail

Responsibilities

Use a tracing machine to measure frame; Print and match paperwork to corresponding trays; Read job ticket to determine the location of lens needed and pull from bin placing correctly in tray; Deliver tray to appropriate location to be scanned, verified and re-boxed
Invoice and package finished jobs; scan and bin jobs into proper customer box to be shipped
Sort and receive frames into system placing frames in appropriate colored trays
Secure optical lens / blanks in holding tools for generating, polishing, and coating; Operate equipment and clear machine errors; Maintain tools for production equipment
Operate finishing equipment and clear out machine errors; Mount, secure and align finished lens in frames using precision hand tools;
Edge lens appropriately so that lens can be inserted into frames
Place lens in lens holder and tint to specified color; Mark lenses appropriately to achieve proper tint axis; Change tint colors as needed
Unload lens into lens trays; Mark and inspect lenses; Sort and pre- inspect lenses and operate AR coating machines
Remove processed surfaced lenses from alloy block at end of surfacing process and reclaim the alloy in a reclaim tank
Inspect lens blank to detect surface flaws; Examine prescriptions & work orders according to standards using precision instruments; Wash and clean lenses and eyeglasses using cloths and solvents; Perform cosmetic inspection
Work daily toward meeting production expectations set by management
Always perform and comply with all job functions according to documented standard operating procedures
Meet or exceed established performance thresholds in all core and secondary job functions
Report all known product, process, and/or reporting defects and inefficiencies to supervisory personnel
Participate in team, department, and company-wide meetings as scheduled; Actively participate in team discussions and provide feedback to maintain and improve the work environment
Ensure that work area is clean and organized and prepared for the next shift with all items in their designated locations
Utilize proper handling techniques and equipment to minimize damages and reduce injuries
Follow and uphold all OSHA and company safety guidelines, policies, and regulations
Other duties as assigned