Description:
You will focus on one of the following areas, and we plan to cross-train in the future so that you may work in any area.
In The Coating Area, You May Work As
- A Clipper, clipping and securing lenses into baskets to begin the coating process.
- A Machine Operator, preparing and operating the coating machine to coat the lenses properly. This will include:
- Loading machine chemicals.
- Loading and unloading sectors with lenses.
- An Inspector, inspecting lenses to ensure that they are optically and cosmetically accurate.
In Finishing, You May Work As
- A Beveler, utilizing the bevel wheel to remove the sharp edges of the lens.
- A Mounter, inserting edged lenses to ensure proper fit and alignment, and inserting lenses into the frame while ensuring proper fit.
- An Edger Operator, using variety of edging machines to cut lenses down to proper size and shape to fit the appropriate frame.
- A Finish Layout preparer, readying uncut lenses for the edging process by outlining the center/alignment markings and affixing the chuck/block.
- A Tinter, accurately tinting all lenses.
- An inspector, checking lenses and frames to ensure quality standards are met.
In Surfacing, You May Work As
- A Surfacing Blocker, utilizing the blocking machine to accurately secure a block to all lenses going through the surfacing department. You'll operate taping equipment to apply protective tape to the front of the lenses.
- A Surface Finer/Polisher, operating the equipment used to fine and polish all lenses going through the surfacing depart.
- A Lens Washer, hand washing and drying lenses followed by a brief cosmetic inspection of the lenses. You'll grasp lenses with a de-blocking cup and strike it against the table to remove block from lenses, and also remove tape from lenses.
Basic Qualifications
To be a good fit for the Production Associate opportunity, you will have:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- High mechanical aptitude.
- 1+ years of related work experience, such as in manufacturing; experience in lab settings is preferred but not required.
- The ability to meet measurable standards in a dynamic production environment. Depth perception and manual dexterity.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational abilities.
- Attention to detail.