Experienced Manufacturing Technician

National Vision; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO)

Biweekly lab production bonus opportunities

401k with company match

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Wellness incentives

Break room with meals and snacks

Job summary

An established industry player in optical retail is seeking an Optical Manufacturing Associate to join their dynamic production team. This role offers flexible shift hours and involves key responsibilities such as lens insertion, inspection for quality standards, and operating advanced optical machinery. The company values precision and accuracy, making it essential for candidates to be detail-oriented and willing to learn. With a focus on employee growth and recognition, this position provides opportunities for personal development in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that prioritizes quality eye care and eyewear accessibility, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is needed.
• No specific educational level required – experience speaks volumes.

Responsibilities

• Inserting lenses into frames, edging, beveling, and tinting.
• Checking frames and lenses for cosmetic and optical defects.
• Operating state of the art Anti Reflective Coating Machinery.

Skills

Precision and accuracy

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Relevant experience

Tools

CNC optical machinery

Anti Reflective Coating Machinery

Job description

Company Description

At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases.

Join a dynamic, innovative work environment where your efforts are recognized, training is prioritized, and growth is always possible.

Job Description

Shift Hours Tailored for You:

Choose between two convenient shift schedules:

1. MON - FRI (with some Saturdays): 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
2. SUN, MON, TUES (with some Saturdays): 4:00 PM - 4:30 AM
3. WED, THUR, FRI (with some Saturdays): 4:00 PM - 4:30 AM

What You'll Do:
As an Optical Manufacturing Associate, you'll play an integral role in our production team. Based on department needs, your duties may include tasks such as:

• Bench/Mounters: Inserting lenses into frames, edging, beveling, tinting, and ensuring lenses meet correct power, axis, and prism standards.
• Inspection: Checking frames and lenses for cosmetic and optical defects using ANSI standards.
• Surface: Using state of the art CNC optical machinery. Handling lens surface processes like taping, blocking, generating, coating, and polishing.
• AR Department: Operating state of the art Anti Reflective Coating Machinery, sorting and inspecting lenses, and ensuring they meet quality standards.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• No specific educational level required – your experience speaks volumes!
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is needed.
• Precision and accuracy are paramount in this role.
• This position requires intermittent focused effort, coupled with organizational and planning skills.

Physical Demands:

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Have a willingness to learn and grow (no specific education or experience required, though optical or manufacturing experience is a plus).
• Can read and write English proficiently.
• Are detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Be prepared for an active role: continuous walking, standing, or sitting (depending on station).
• Flexibility is key – you'll engage in wrist movement and occasional lifting of objects up to 10 lbs.
• Embrace the physicality: bending, twisting, and repetitive hand movements are part of the job.

Additional Information

National Vision provides a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
• Biweekly lab production bonus opportunities
• 401k with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and disability insurance (short and long-term)
• Employee assistance programs
• Wellness incentives and more

Additionally, our break room is equipped with full-size refrigerators, microwaves, and a variety of 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.