Lead Technician, Lab

Carl Zeiss Vision, Inc.; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Medical benefits

401k matching

Job summary

ZEISS seeks a Lead Lab Technician to perform a wide range of lens manufacturing tasks with minimal supervision. The role includes supervising responsibilities, cross-training, and maintaining quality across production lines in a fast-paced lab environment.

Candidates should have solid to advanced optical knowledge, be able to troubleshoot equipment, and communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Solid to advanced optical knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve instrument issues.
• Strong communication with customers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production reports.
• Understand lens coatings and optical equipment.
• Inspect lenses and perform data entry on RX orders.
• Assist with invoicing, billing, and shipping tasks.

Skills

Optical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Customer consultation

Documentation

Tools

DVI operating system

Job description

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 179 years? Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team! What's the role? Lead Lab Technician is a senior level position. Under minimal supervision where operations and sequences are specified by written and verbal instructions and established practices, the Lead Lab Tech will perform a wide range of tasks ranging from routine to more advanced or difficult tasks associated with the lens manufacturing processes. The Lead Lab Tech will also help with supervisory responsibilities. Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do: This position will have a variety of tasks within the department with minimal supervision. Must have solid to advanced optical knowledge. Cross training will be required within the lab and may include:

• Maintaining appropriate production reports.
• Understanding of lens coatings.
• Understanding of optical equipment and troubleshooting.
• Intermediate level lens inspection.
• Knowledge of DVI operating system (or compatible).
• Ability to consult with customers on various issues.
• Purchasing / receiving of lenses and / or frames.
• Invoicing and billing.
• Tinting of lenses.
• Produce drill mounts.
• Package sorting and shipping.
• Organizational skills.
• Blocking, spot, taping and foco.
• Rx ordering and data entry.

Performs routine, semi-routine, and complex production duties associated with various aspects of lens production paying close attention to quality, quantity and efficiency. Refer to the Job Matrix for further departmental specifics. Qualifies and inspect product to ensure compliance with CZV specifications and standards. Employ troubleshooting techniques to determine cause of instrument failure and implement repairs where necessary Complies with all safety regulations as well as maintains a clean and safe work environment. Maintain appropriate written and/or computer documentation. Generally assigned certain tasks within a specified department but has knowledge to perform majority of the tasks within a specified department. Provides work direction and assists with supervisor responsibilities. May receive cross training in other departments. Maintains a clean working environment. Follows safety standards and reports any safety concerns to leadership.

Do you qualify? Full knowledge of at least one department and basic knowledge of the entire lab Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time Be able perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities. Requires ability to sustain lengthy periods of visual concentration and good hand/eye/foot coordination. Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task production environment. Have the ability to focus for long periods of time Have an eye for attention to detail and symmetry

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent. This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus. We have world class benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS: Medical Vision Dental 401k Matching Employee Assistance Programs Vacation and sick pay from your first day ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

ZEISS Recruiting Team: Christina Choing Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together. Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow. Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.