Machine Operator

Warby Parker in; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Free eyewear

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Warby Parker is seeking a motivated Machine Operator to join the Maintenance Team at our optical lab. This entry-level role focuses on learning to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair basic production and facility equipment under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience in electrical, plumbing and construction basics, with opportunities to advance as you learn. This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or better.
• Willing to learn basic machine maintenance and safety procedures.
• Able to follow instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic machine maintenance and repair on designated equipment.
• Assist with facility repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Log equipment performance data and support safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical basics

Soldering

Job description

Machine Operator (Finance)

Warby Parker is searching for a motivated Machine Operator to join the Maintenance Team at our best-in-class optical lab. The primary focus of this entry level position is to learn to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair basic production and facility support equipment. Duties in this position are occasionally repetitive, requiring analysis and use of individual judgment. Specific duties for this position include learning and then performing basic machine and preventative maintenance, facility repairs, and preventative maintenance, as well as learning basic electrical, plumbing and construction tasks. New hires will work under close supervision by the senior techs and leadership team.

What you'll do:

• Observe all company policies, rules, and safety practices including lockout tagout
• Provide support to lab personnel by helping complete basic machine repair requests, change tooling, add chemicals, and change parts on designated pieces of equipment
• Learn and help perform regular preventative maintenance work on designated pieces of equipment
• Learn and help perform general repairs and preventative maintenance on the facilities and grounds, including the rooftop area
• Help troubleshoot basic electrical and mechanical problems with equipment
• Help log and maintain equipment performance data in all associated files
• Assist in maintaining Material Safety Data sheets for chemicals in the facilities
• Help perform basic plumbing tasks, including repairs and soldering
• Help perform basic metal fabrication and welding
• Learn how to use a wide variety of hand and power tools to perform machine, building, and grounds maintenance

Physical requirements:

• The ability to frequently lift and move up to 20 lbs. above shoulder height, 30 lbs. to shoulder height, and 50 lbs. to waist height unaccompanied
• The ability to regularly stand and walk for the duration of your shift
• The ability to stoop, climb ladders up to 20" high, and kneel and balance on ladders, platforms, and slippery surfaces
• Coordinated use of hand tools and fingers to grasp, feel objects, and transfer small items from one hand to the other, plus fine manipulation skills and bilateral reach with arms
• Use of close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision, plus depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Who you are:

• Preferably someone with a high school education or equivalent, though no previous experience is needed
• Flexible and responsive to meet the needs of the business
• Able to overcome obstacles and have the organizational skills necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner
• Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

Extra credit:

• A background in mechanics
• A basic understanding of mechanical equipment, tools, and programs
• A basic understanding and the ability to use Google office programs

In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.

For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.

For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid sick leave1
• Paid Holidays1
• Vacation days per year1
• Retirement savings plan (401(k))
• Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
• Short-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Support
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Free eyewear
• And more (just ask!)

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Free eyewear
• Paid sick leave2
• And more (just ask!)

Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA").

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed.

1 WA only: Full-Time employees' paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked). 2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).