Associate Technician

Kochoptik AG; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 27,262 - 39,082; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off/vacation

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kochoptik AG, based in Kent, Washington, is hiring an Associate Technician responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining equipment for lab production. This role requires safety training due to exposure to hazardous substances.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and strong multi-tasking abilities, along with basic math skills. The pay range for this position is $19.79 to $28.37, with additional benefits including healthcare and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• Basic high school level math skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform production operations on specified equipment.
• Interpretation of Rx work ticket.
• Conduct basic/routine maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Troubleshoot mal-functioning equipment.
• Prepare necessary solutions for lens production.
• Calibrate equipment daily and weekly as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and common areas.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Detail orientation

Basic math skills

Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

The Associate Technician is responsible for the set‑up, operation, and basic maintenance of equipment within the assigned area for work task/job in surface or finish portions of lab production.

This position requires exposure to one or more hazardous substances/chemicals which requires safety training.

Responsibilities

• Perform various tasks of area production machine functions:
• Interpretation of Rx work ticket.
• Perform production operations on specified equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform basic/routine maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mal‑functioning equipment and advise supervisor as to possible remedy.
• Specific tasks include but not be limited to:
• Lens wash.
• Tool selection/replacement.
• Equipment set up for daily production.
• Equipment clean up at day’s end.
• Prepare all necessary solutions or slurry mixtures for lens production process (when applicable) and insure sufficient supplies are available..
• Perform daily and weekly calibration of equipment as directed by area supervisor and in accordance with established divisional operation procedures.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the laboratory to assure understanding and the proper application of company policies, practices and procedure.
• Maintain work area and common areas of department in a neat, clean, and organized condition.
• Understand and follows all company and laboratory policies and procedures and ensure compliance with all attendance & safety rules and regulations. Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information.
• Willingly assist others as necessary to keep work current, meet deadlines or maintain an even workload. Cooperate with other employees and demonstrate a good attitude. Perform an acceptable quantity and quality of work on time as required.
• Provide proper training, work direction, and technical guidance for less experienced employees. Attend in‑house or sponsored training meetings when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to multi‑task, orientation to detail and ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic high school level math skills required.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Pay & Benefits

Pay Range: 19.79 - 28.37.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.