Production Technician (B Shift)

EssilorLuxottica Group•Farmers Branch, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. They offer a global platform of high-quality vision care products and iconic brands to stakeholders in over 150 countries. The company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, balancing speed, efficiency, and proximity. They are looking for dedicated employees to join their global community and drive the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Production Associates in an Optical Lab help create eyeglasses to improve lives by improving sight. Responsibilities involve working as a team to create prescription eyewear in a production environment, which may include operating machines to shape, clean, insert lenses into frames, and inspect the final product for shipping.

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

Experience is a plus, but training will be provided.
Manufacturing experience a plus.
Resume appreciated but not required.

Responsibilities

Clipping and securing lenses into baskets to begin the coating process.
Preparing and operating the coating machine to coat lenses properly, including loading machine chemicals and loading/unloading sectors with lenses.
Inspecting lenses to ensure they are optically and cosmetically accurate.
Utilizing the bevel wheel to remove 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.
Applying protective tape to the front of the lenses using taping equipment.
Operating equipment used to fine and polish all lenses going through the surfacing department.
Hand washing and drying lenses followed by a brief cosmetic inspection.
Grasping lenses with a de-blocking cup and striking it against the table to remove the block from lenses.
Removing tape from lenses.