Associate, Technician (M B E&M), Day

Luxottica; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 24,245 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Riverside Opticalab Ltd, part of EssilorLuxottica, is seeking a multitasked technician for mounting and edging in a day shift. You will read prescriptions, prepare lenses, and ensure precise alignment and fit in a fast-paced production environment.

Strong English proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously with a team are essential. Weekend or holiday work may be required. Compensation includes a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English (read, write and speak fluently).
• Depth perception and fine motor skills required.
• Must meet measurable standards in a dynamic production environment.
• Attention to detail and precision.
• Autonomous with teamwork abilities.
• Must be able to walk/stand for full shift.
• Able to adapt to change and perform repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception, sorting, tray up and tray out of lenses and frames.
• Read work tickets and prescriptions and assign to proper workstation.
• Trace lenses and prepare uncut lenses for edging; outline center/alignment markings and affix chuck/block.
• Edge lenses using edging machines to fit frames.
• Mount edged lenses and verify proper fit and alignment.
• Inspect lenses and frames to ensure quality standards.
• Use bevel wheel to remove sharp edges of the lens.

Skills

English proficiency

Depth perception

Fine motor skills

Attention to detail

Autonomous

Timeliness

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Founded in 1976, Riverside Opticalab Ltd is a world leading manufacturer and supplier of optical solutions. Our mission is to improve sight and empower our customers with the best optical solutions powered by our expertise and efficiency, driven by simplicity and flexibility. We deliver personalized services and product offerings to meet our customer’s diverse and unique needs. By joining Riverside Opticalab, you become part of a team that is committed to continuous improvement and customer’s satisfaction. We are committed to creating an exceptional workplace that values highly skilled talent in a stimulating environment. Riverside Opticalab Ltd 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!

GENERAL FUNCTION

You will carry out mounting, blocking and some edging tasks as main activities in this role. You must be autonomous, with team-work abilities and good observational and manual skills. You will act as a multitasked technician that must be versatile and can execute all basic activities in an edging and mounting department.

The work schedule is Monday to Friday (day shift) but may be subject to change depending on operational and business needs, potentially requiring employees to work weekends and holidays as well.

You may need to work different hours in the beginning for training purposes.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the reception, sorting, tray up and tray out of the lenses and frames
• Read a work ticket and prescription of an order and assign to the proper workstation/service
• Tracing of lenses
• Blocking, readying uncut lenses for the edging process by outlining the center/alignment markings and affixing the chuck/block
• Edging and specialty orders, using variety of edging machines to cut lenses down to proper size and shape to fit the appropriate frame
• Mounting, inserting edged lenses to ensure proper fit and alignment, and inserting lenses into the frame while ensuring proper fit
• Inspection, checking lenses and frames to ensure quality standards are met
• Utilizing the bevel wheel to remove the sharp edges of the lens

QUALIFICATIONS

• Job experience will be considered in place of High school diploma or GED
• Proficient in English (ability to read, write and speak fluently)
• The ability to meet measurable standards in a dynamic production environment. Depth perception, use of fine motor skills and manual dexterity
• Attention to detail and precision
• Autonomous
• Timeliness
• Team player
• Must be able to walk/stand for full duration of the shift
• Ability to adapt to change
• Be able to perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities
• Must be able to regularly lift 10 pounds

Pay Range: $17.60 - $22.00

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business.Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.