1st Shift Entry Level Optical Manufacturing.

National Vision Inc.; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90 days

Holidays off with pay

Overtime opportunity

Bonus per pay period

Full benefits package

Casual work environment

Advancement opportunities

Headphones allowed

Referral bonus $500

No licenses required

Well-equipped break room

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. seeks an entry-level Optical Manufacturing Associate for its lab in St. Cloud, MN. No prior optical experience required; training is provided to support lens preparation, processing, coating, assembly and inspection.

You will follow procedures, maintain high quality, and work with a collaborative team to meet production goals. The facility emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and a friendly, casual environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new skills and follow established procedures.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, quality work.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced production environment.
• Dependability and the ability to work your scheduled shift.
• Collaborative approach and clear communication with teammates.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, assembly, or optical experience is welcome, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support eyewear production in an optical manufacturing lab.
• Learn assigned tasks such as preparing lenses, supporting lens processing and coating, assembling eyewear, or inspecting finished products.
• Follow work instructions and quality standards to process orders accurately.
• Inspect lenses and frames and report quality concerns.
• Follow safety procedures and keep your work area clean and organized.
• Work with your team to meet production goals while maintaining quality.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Organization

Dependability

Team communication

Manufacturing experience welcome

Optical experience (welcome)

Job description

Company Description

Start a Career That Helps People See Their Best! Looking for hands‑on work where attention to detail makes a difference? Join National Vision, Inc. as an entry‑level Optical Manufacturing Associate and help produce quality eyewear. No previous optical manufacturing experience is required—bring a willingness to learn, a focus on quality, and a team‑first attitude.

We have new open positions to join our growing team at our optical manufacturing lab in St. Cloud Minnesota. The most technologically advanced Optical lab in the St. Cloud area. Come work smarter not harder! We continue to grow and have never closed a facility or laid off workers in the MN area. This is not just another job, it is a career!

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Support eyewear production in an optical manufacturing lab.
• Learn assigned tasks such as preparing lenses, supporting lens processing and coating, assembling eyewear, or inspecting finished products.
• Follow work instructions and quality standards to process orders accurately.
• Inspect lenses and frames and report quality concerns.
• Follow safety procedures and keep your work area clean and organized.
• Work with your team to meet production goals while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• A willingness to learn new skills and follow established procedures.
• • Paid while you are trained
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, quality work.
• The ability to stay organized in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Dependability and the ability to work your scheduled shift.
• A collaborative approach and clear communication with teammates.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, assembly, or optical experience is welcome, but not required.

Additional Information

Very Clean climate controlled facility.

National Vision offers a competitive benefits package including Health and Dental Insurance, 401k with company match, Flex Spending Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Personal Time Off, and much more. Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.

Perks

• PTO starts after 90 days, 2-weeks PTO and 1-week Sick Time in first full year
• Company Holidays off with pay.
• Overtime Opportunity
• Opportunity for Bonus each pay period
• Full Benefit Package
• Very casual work environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Headphones allowed at most operations
• $500 referral Bonus program
• No Licenses or Certificates needed
• Break room comes with full size refrigerators, microwaves, and meals drinks and snacks available for purchase

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.