Production Technician (B Shift)

EssilorLuxottica Group•Farmers Branch, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Production Associates in an Optical Lab help create eyeglasses to help improve lives by improving sight. Responsibilities involve working as a team to help create beautiful prescription eyewear in a production environment which may include operating machines to help prepare the lenses by helping to shape, clean, insert in matching frames and inspecting the final product for shipping a beautiful pair of eyeglasses to our valuable accounts to be worn by people eagerly awaiting their new pair of glasses. EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products. Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Requirements

Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
Ability to meet measurable standards in a dynamic production environment.
Depth perception, use of fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Must be able to walk/stand for duration of the shift.
Be able perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities.
Must be able to regularly lift 10 pounds.
Anyone 18 years of age or older may apply.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience a plus.
Resume appreciated but not required.
Experience will be considered in place of High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Clipping and securing lenses into baskets to begin the coating process.
Preparing and operating the coating machine to coat the lenses properly, including loading machine chemicals and loading/unloading sectors with lenses.
Inspecting lenses to ensure that they are optically and cosmetically accurate.
Utilizing the bevel wheel to remove the sharp edges of the lens.
Inserting edged lenses to ensure proper fit and alignment, and inserting lenses into the frame while ensuring proper fit.
Using a variety of edging machines to cut lenses down to proper size and shape to fit the appropriate frame.
Readying uncut lenses for the edging process by outlining the center/alignment markings and affixing the chuck/block.
Accurately tinting all lenses.
Checking lenses and frames to ensure quality standards are met.
Utilizing the blocking machine to accurately secure a block to all lenses going through the surfacing department, and operating taping equipment to apply protective tape to the front of the lenses.
Operating the equipment used to fine and polish all lenses going through the surfacing department.
Hand washing and drying lenses followed by a brief cosmetic inspection of the lenses.
Grasping lenses with a de-blocking cup and striking it against the table to remove the block from lenses, and also removing tape from lenses.