Surface Lab Assistant

Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd.; Boisbriand; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot in Boisbriand, Canada, is seeking a detail-oriented technician to operate production equipment that shapes semi-finished lenses, including blocking, cutting and polishing steps. You will deblock lenses from alloy, wash blocks and lenses, and ensure correct alignment per drawings.

The role requires manual dexterity and basic math skills, with high school diploma or GED preferred. Experience in optical lab surfacing is a plus; French communication skills are noted for Quebec

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in optical lab surfacing is preferred.
• Manual dexterity required; basic mathematical ability is required.
• Attention to detail is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to shape lenses per specifications.
• Block, cut and polish lenses; deblock lenses from alloy and wash blocks and lenses.
• Align lenses according to drawings; ensure proper position and lock blocks in place.
• Melt and manage protective alloy processes and rinse blocks as needed.
• Wash and dry blocks and lenses; supply blocking station with alloy and blocks.
• Assist in other laboratory tasks as necessary.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Basic math

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description of position:

Operates production equipment to give a prescribed power to semi-finished lenses. Blocks, cuts and polishes lenses. Deblocks lens from alloy, washes blocks and lenses.

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Applies a protective adhesive tape to lenses.
• Operates a computerized blocker by scanning job tray. Places a block for handling of the lenses on the production line. Aligns lenses according to drawing on screen; presses a lever to lock lenses in position; verifies position and presses button to inject the alloy in blocking ring.
• Places adhesive pads on tool laps.
• Disassembles block from lenses with deblocking ring; removes protective adhesive from lenses.
• Washes lenses in soapy water; rinses lenses that are then dried with an electric dryer.
• Puts blocks in metal basket; plunges basket in hot water for minutes to melt alloy mixture off blocks.
• Melted alloy is poured back into blocking machines;
• Washes and dries blocks.
• Supplies blocking station on a regular basis with alloy and blocks.

Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Assists in other areas of the laboratory as necessary.

Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates must possess):

• Education/Training: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: None.
• Experience: Experience in optical lab surfacing is preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills: Manual dexterity required. Basic mathematical ability is required. Attention to detail is required.
• Other:

Knowledge and talents recommended for job success:

NOTE: For postings in Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).

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