Entry Level Light Manufacturing Optical3rd Shift Full Time

National Vision; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

National Vision in Saint Cloud, MN is hiring for an optical lab/production associate. The role includes inspecting frames and lenses, performing surface finishing, AR coating tasks, and preparing shipments. Shifts are available with late-night hours and overtime options.

No experience is required, and training is paid. The facility is climate controlled at 71 degrees, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• No specific education level required.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect frames for defects and optic quality in lens production.
• Perform surface finishing tasks: taping, blocking, coating, polishing.
• Operate AR coating processes including loading/unloading and inspection for ANSI standards.
• Prepare completed jobs for shipping, including packing and tracking.

Skills

English proficiency

No experience required

Education

No education level required

Job description

Job Description

Starting pay $17.55-$19.65 includes shift differential and perfects attendance bonus

Higher pay with relevant experience.

Winter is on the doorstep! Work here at a comfy 71 degrees.

Duties vary based on the department and lab needs and include all duties as assigned. Generally, associates will perform a variety of tasks, such as described below, based on department functions:

• Inspection: Inspect frames for defects. Inspect lenses optically (ANSI Standards) and for visual imperfections. Check for cosmetic issues, prism and standards.
• Surface: Taping, blocking, generating, backside coating, deblocking, polishing.
• AR: Read invoices, sorting, pre-inspection, operate AR Coating Machine, load and unload lenses in sectors and machines, return lenses to trays and sort, clean and dry lenses, visually inspect to ensure ANSI Standards are met.
• Shipping: Scan completed jobs, bag jobs, sort to waves, prepare boxes for daily shipments, follow procedures and processes for tracking and shipping orders.

Shift Available

• Sunday through Thursday 10:00PM to 6:00AM
• Seasonal Overtime available and may extend hours
• Hours may vary slightly by department

Qualifications

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• ** We will pay you while you are being trained. **
• No specific education level required.
• No specific experience required but previous related optical or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Additional Information

** Very Clean climate controlled facility. **

What are the benefits?

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.

• 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.

Compensation:

$18-$18