Manufacturing-Optical Lab Technician (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm)

ABB Optical Group•Hawthorne, NY

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 be expected to perform additional essential functions as business needs dictate. The role involves working toward production expectations, meeting performance thresholds, following documented procedures, reporting defects and inefficiencies, and maintaining a clean, organized, safe work area. Overtime may be required as business needs dictate. Depending on the lab or department, work may include processing optical lenses and frames through tracing, sorting, surfacing, polishing, coating, tinting, finishing, inspection, invoicing, packaging, and shipping tasks. Training is provided for entry-level employees. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent experience, is required for full-time employment.
Entry-level candidates need no specific prior work experience; training is provided to perform the minimum essential functions for their lab or department.
For the proficient qualification, at least six months of optical manufacturing experience in the same or a similar position before a skills assessment is required to determine ability to perform the applicable essential functions.
Ability to follow procedures and contribute as an individual and as a team member.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently sitting, standing, walking, bending, using hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, reaching, talking, and hearing; occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds; and visual abilities including peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Trace and measure frames; print and match paperwork to trays; read job tickets, retrieve the required lenses, place them in trays, and deliver 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 the appropriate trays.
Secure optical lenses or blanks in holding tools for generating, polishing, and coating; operate equipment, clear machine errors, and maintain production tools.
Operate finishing equipment, clear machine errors, mount, secure, and align finished lenses in frames using precision hand tools, and edge lenses so they can be inserted into frames.
Place lenses in holders and tint them to specified colors; mark lenses to achieve the proper tint axis and change tint colors as needed.
Unload lenses into trays, mark and inspect lenses, sort and pre-inspect lenses, and operate anti-reflective coating machines.
Remove surfaced lenses from alloy blocks after surfacing and reclaim alloy in a reclaim tank.
Inspect lens blanks for surface flaws; examine prescriptions and work orders using precision instruments; wash and clean lenses and eyeglasses with cloths and solvents; and perform cosmetic inspections.
Work toward production expectations set by management and meet or exceed performance thresholds in core and secondary job functions.
Perform job functions according to 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; contribute to discussions and provide feedback to maintain and improve the work environment.
Keep the work area clean and organized and prepare it for the next shift, with items in designated locations.
Use proper handling techniques and equipment to minimize damage and reduce injuries, and follow OSHA and company safety guidelines, policies, and regulations.
Work overtime as business needs dictate and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees and/or eligible 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.
Vacation and/or sick time for eligible US full-time employees.
Holiday pay for eligible US full-time employees.
Birthday PTO for eligible US full-time employees.
The position may be eligible for a bonus and/or commission plan, subject to the applicable plan terms.