Quality Assurance Tech 1

EssilorLuxottica Group•Pinellas Park, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Transitions Optical, we help people live more vibrant lives by enhancing their vision and the way they perceive light. We are the manufacturer of Transitions R eyeglass lenses, the world's leading photochromic lens. Transitions R lenses automatically adapt to changing light. They darken outdoors and return back to clear when you come inside. Our talented people make significant advances in color science and lens materials, setting new standards of advanced performance to provide ever increasing visual comfort and optimum harmful blue light protection, and always blocking 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Product leadership, consumer focus, and operational excellence have made Transitions R lenses one of the most recognized brands in optics. Transitions Optical is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in optical manufacturing.
Demonstrated ability to perform detailed visual inspections with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience training, coaching, and developing others in manufacturing processes or quality standards.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to spend extended periods standing, walking, reaching, and working on the production floor.
Ability to safely work with and around various chemicals used in the manufacturing process.
Flexibility to work staggered schedules, overtime, and alternate shifts as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of clean room technology and coatings is strongly desired
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts

Responsibilities

Perform inspection audits on incoming substrate materials and final inspection audits to ensure product conforms to Inspection Standards.
Carry out 100% inspection of cosmetic rejects to ensure the Inspection Standard is being adhered to.
Collect, document, and maintain inspection and quality data for assigned shifts.
Deliver training on inspection procedures and quality standards, and monitor competency of Shields Team Members performing inspection-related activities.
In partnership with shift supervisors, provide coaching, feedback and retraining to Shields Production Team Members to improve inspection accuracy and quality performance.
Support investigations and troubleshooting efforts related to manufacturing quality concerns, defects, and yield losses.
Provide operational support on production lines as needed, including cross-functional coverage during staffing gaps or business demands.
Serve as backup support for QC/Analytical Lab Tech and 1st Shift Supervisor as needed.