Associate Technician-Edging PRA Blocker (Surface) 2nd Shift

EssilorLuxottica; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica is seeking a part-time lens finishing associate in Mansfield, OH. The role covers surface, coating, and finish tasks with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Expect 15–20 hours per week, with overtime during peak seasons as production warrants. Work is performed in a fast-paced environment handling lens preparation, edging, tinting, coating, and inspection to ensure optical and cosmetic accuracy in every product.

Qualifications

• Team player who is flexible and willing to learn.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions and numbers.
• Excellent fine motor skills and dexterity for handling small parts and tools.
• Good close, color, depth vision and focus for lens work.

Responsibilities

• Finish – prep and monitor trays, bevel edges, mount lenses, tint, and inspect for cosmetic/optical accuracy.
• Surface – block, monitor surfacing equipment, polish, and wash as needed.
• AR‑COATING – stage, clip, inspect scratch/coat baths and coat lenses.
• General – operate tools and maintain quality standards to meet production goals and safety policies.

Skills

Team player

Reading & writing

Fine motor skills

Vision skills

Computer use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL FUNCTION

This is a part time casual position. This position will work 15–20 hours per week or more during peak seasons and/or additional hours seasonally or as production warrants. The primary focus of this position is to work in one or more of the areas of surface, coating or finish as assigned. Duties are usually repetitive. Specific duties vary depending on department. Supervision ranges from close to general.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All duties and procedures are performed according to the established standards (SOP) and in compliance with all safety, company training and governing body policies. It is required that this position maintain regular, prompt attendance and availability for overtime as needed.

• FINISH – Tray Up: prep and monitor trays for edging. Beveler: Utilize the bevel wheel to remove sharp edges. Mounter: Mount lens in standard frames; drill and mount lenses into specialty frames. Roll and Polish: smooth sharp edges and gloss edges by using tools and machinery provided. Finish Layout: prepare an uncut lens for the edging process. Tinter: accurately tint all lenses going through the tinting department. Inspection: inspect lenses and frames to ensure they are optically and cosmetically accurate.
• SURFACE – Blocker: Tray lens blanks, tape and block to accommodate automation. Monitor surfacing equipment keeping it loaded and clearing errors. Polisher: Operate and maintain polishing equipment. Deblock/Wash: Remove blocking system wash and inspect lenses for cosmetic defects.
• AR‑COATING – AR Staging: Scan and sort jobs for scratch and anti‑reflective coating treatments. Clipping: Clean lenses and place in holders for wash and scratch coat machines. Hard Coat Inspection: Inspect lenses for cosmetic defects after scratch coat application. Perform tests on various scratch coating baths to verify all are within specification. AR Coat: Load lenses into holders for anti‑reflective coating – monitor machines.
• GENERAL – Operate and maintain associated tools and machinery; inspect small parts for defect‑quality control; assemble small components using hand tools, requiring precision and attention to detail; work in a role with measurable standards – maintaining production goals; other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Team player, flexible and willing to learn and adapt to new assignments; commit to keeping a clean work area and adhere to all safety policies and standards.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and number sequences including decimal (English).
• Ability to use computers and electronic machinery, communicate electronically, add, subtract and measure.
• Strong fine motor skills and dexterity to coordinate use of hands and fingers to grasp, feel objects, transfer small items from one hand to another, fine manipulation, and bilateral reach with arms.
• Use of close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous related experience and/or training preferred.

BENEFITS

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

EEO STATEMENT

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. 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.