Lab Technician (Optical) M-F 7:00am - 3:30pm & 3:30pm-12:00am))

ABB OPTICAL Group; Wood River (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

ABB Optical Group is seeking an entry-level Lab Technician to process products in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility. You will perform core tasks with other duties as business needs dictate, while following documented SOPs and safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes learning within the Digital Eye Lab, with six months of skills assessment to demonstrate proficiency and contribute to team goals. Overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with no specific prior work experience required.
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficient after six months with skills assessment to determine proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Use tracing machine to measure frames, print and match paperwork, and place frames in correct trays.
• Invoice and package finished jobs; scan and bin into proper customer boxes for shipping.
• Sort and receive frames; place in appropriate colored trays for processing.
• Operate finishing equipment and align lenses in frames using precision hand tools.
• Edge and tint lenses, inspect for quality, and verify tint axes as required.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and comply with safety guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Lab Technician is responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate processing of products in the Digital Eye Lab (DEL). Lab Technicians will be assigned one core function, where he/she will work the predominant portion of their daily work schedule, as well as be expected to perform work in additional function(s) as business needs dictate.

An entry level Lab Technician position requires training to enable employees to perform the minimum key responsibilities identified by their respective lab/department; A proficient Lab Technician is an employee who has undergone a skills assessment after six (6) months of service and is able to perform

all applicable key responsibilities identified by their respective lab/department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (as applicable)

• Use a tracing machine to measure frame; Print and match paperwork to corresponding trays; Read job ticket to determine the location of lens needed and pull from bin placing correctly in tray; Deliver tray to appropriate location to be scanned, verified and re-boxed
• Invoice and package finished jobs; scan and bin jobs into proper customer box to be shipped
• Sort and receive frames into system placing frames in appropriate colored trays
• Secure optical lens / blanks in holding tools for generating, polishing, and coating; Operate equipment and clear machine errors; Maintain tools for production equipment
• Operate finishing equipment and clear out machine errors; Mount, secure and align finished lens in frames using precision hand tools;
• Edge lens appropriately so that lens can be inserted into frames
• Place lens in lens holder and tint to specified color; Mark lenses appropriately to achieve proper tint axis; Change tint colors as needed
• Unload lens into lens trays; Mark and inspect lenses; Sort and pre- inspect lenses and operate AR coating machines
• Remove processed surfaced lenses from alloy block at end of surfacing process and reclaim the alloy in a reclaim tank
• Inspect lens blank to detect surface flaws; Examine prescriptions & work orders according to standards using precision instruments; Wash and clean lenses and eyeglasses using cloths and solvents; Perform cosmetic inspection
• Work daily toward meeting production expectations set by management
• Always perform and comply with all job functions according to documented standard operating procedures
• Meet or exceed established performance thresholds in all core and secondary job functions
• Report all known product, process, and/or reporting defects and inefficiencies to supervisory personnel
• Participate in team, department, and company-wide meetings as scheduled; Actively participate in team discussions and provide feedback to maintain and improve the work environment
• Ensure that work area is clean and organized and prepared for the next shift with all items in their designated locations
• Utilize proper handling techniques and equipment to minimize damages and reduce injuries
• Follow and uphold all OSHA and company safety guidelines, policies, and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Entry-level: No specific prior work experience required
• Ability to follow procedure and contribute as an individual and a team member
• Proficient: Minimum six (6) months experience in same or similar position prior to skills assessment to determine proficiency

Desired Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Attention to Detail

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Full-time employees typically work forty (40) hours a week and are scheduled eight (8) hours per day over five (5) days; Part-time employees typically work a reduced schedule that is less than thirty (30) hours per week. Overtime is routinely expected.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment is a climate-controlled manufacturing facility with moderate noise.

TRAVEL

Travel for this position would be minimal if at all.

For US Candidates

Compensation Range

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $15.00 to $17.00. This represents the good-faith estimate of the compensation range at the time of posting.

Actual Pay will be based on job-related factors, which may include:

• Geographic location
• Education and qualifications
• Job-related skills
• Internal equity considerations
• Applicable minimum wage laws

This position may also be eligible for a bonus and/or commission plan, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.

Depending on eligibility and position, employees and/or eligible dependents may participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and group life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Supplemental health benefits (critical illness, hospital, accident)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid family leave (where applicable by state law)
• 401(k) plan

Eligible U.S. employees receive the following time-off benefits (subject to Company policy and applicable state/local laws):

• Paid vacation and/or sick time
• Paid holidays
• Birthday PTO

(Some states require front-loaded sick leave; others accrue. The Company will comply with all applicable local requirements.)

Accessibility and Accommodations

Upon request and consistent with applicable law, ABB Optical will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and include your name and contact information so we can follow up promptly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ABB Optical is an Aff

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

International Candidates

The compensation and benefits information in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will receive compensation and benefits aligned with their local market.

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