Associate Technician

EssilorLuxottica; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 18,047 - 25,866; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

A prominent eyewear company is seeking an Associate Technician for a temporary summer position in Shorewood, Illinois. This full-time role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment where you will assist in operations across manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain tasks. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary program and are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of working effectively in teams. Compensation ranges from 18.14 to 26.00 CAD per hour, with potential benefits including health care and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum legal working age at start of employment.
• Available for full‑time, on‑site work in production or logistics.
• Able to stand for long periods in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in operations including basic assembly and material handling.
• Support material prep, equipment checks, and routine tasks.
• Collaborate with supervisors and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary program

Job description

Requisition I D: 923482 • Store #: E00662 Lab Ops - Edge EXPRT • Position: Full-Time • Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

The Associate Technician will support EssilorLuxottica operations across Rx Manufacturing, Logistics, and other functions. This temporary summer role offers hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment, with exposure to production, material handling, and supply‑chain activities. The associate will assist with daily tasks, observe workflows, and contribute to team improvements while gaining a strong foundation in safety, quality, and collaboration. Duration may be adjusted based on business needs.

Cross‑Functional Operational Exposure & Learning

• Participate in operations including basic assembly, inspection, packaging, material handling, or inventory tasks under supervision.
• Rotate across workstations or departments (e.g., Rx Manufacturing, Logistics) to gain a broad understanding of EssilorLuxottica's workflows.
• Observe team leads/operators to understand procedures and safety protocols.

Support Daily Operations

• Support material prep, equipment checks, order handling, or routine tasks based on department.
• Document minor process steps or observations to support team activities.
• Help track and report basic metrics such as job counts or throughput where applicable.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Collaborate with supervisors, technicians, and cross‑functional teams to understand how priorities are managed in fast paced environment.
• Contribute to team meetings, safety talks, and improvement huddles.
• Practice effective communication and teamwork on a live shop floor.

Safety & Compliance Awareness

• Adhere to PPE and site safety requirements at all times.
• Follow GMPs and department‑specific compliance requirements.
• Support housekeeping and workplace organization (5S) initiatives.

Contribution to Improvement Projects

• Support short‑term projects to improve efficiency, organization, or flow.
• Share feedback to support continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Enrolled full‑time in a secondary or post‑secondary program in Canada.
• Must meet minimum legal working age under federal/provincial law at start of employment.
• Available for full‑time, on‑site work in production, logistics, or operations.
• Able to stand for long periods and work in a production environment.
• Detail‑oriented, eager to learn, and a strong team player.
• Comfortable rotating across departments and tasks.
• Able to follow instructions and stay focused in a safety‑ and quality‑driven setting.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Other

• Proof of enrollment and age may be required.
• Role and duties may evolve based on business needs.
• Temporary, full‑time summer role for enrolled students supporting operations (e.g., production, logistics, supply chain).

Pay Range: 18.14‑26.00 CAD per hour

Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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.