Manufacturing Technician (Mon-Fri 1:30pm-10:00pm)

ABB OPTICAL Group; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Optical Group is seeking a Lab Technician/Warehouse Associate for a Monday-Friday shift from 1:30pm to 10:00pm. The role involves measuring frames, processing lenses, packaging, and ensuring accurate workflow through the production line.

You will handle lens tinting, edging, and quality checks while maintaining a clean, safe work environment in a climate-controlled facility. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to follow procedures.
• Lab Technician I: training provided to perform essential functions.
• Lab Technician II: 6+ months optical manufacturing experience prior to skills assessment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use tracing machine to measure frames and match paperwork to trays.
• Print, pull from bin, and place correctly in tray for scanning and de-boxing.
• Invoice and package finished jobs; scan and bin for shipping.
• Sort and receive frames into system; place in colored trays.
• Secure lenses, operate equipment, and maintain tools.
• Mount, align, and edge lenses; tint and mark to spec; change tint colors as needed.
• Unload lenses, inspect for defects, and perform cosmetic inspection.
• Meet production targets; follow SOPs; report defects to supervision.
• Support team discussions and keep work area clean and organized.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lab Technician/Warehouse Associate (Monday-Friday 1:30pm-10:00pm)

JOB SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE

• 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 de-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 products, processes, 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
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• - Must be 18 years or older +
• Ability to follow procedure and contribute as an individual and a team member
• Lab Technician I: No specific prior work experience required; training provided to enable employees to perform the minimum essential functions identified by their respective lab/department
• Lab Technician II: Minimum six (6) months of optical manufacturing experience in same or similar position prior to skills assessment to determine ability to perform all applicable essential functions identified by their respective lab/department

Desired Qualifications

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

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.

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 U.S. Candidates

Compensation Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $15.50 + $2.00 shift Differential per hour. 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.

For U.S. Candidates Compensation Range
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $15.50 + $2.00 shift Differential per hour. 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.
Full-time employees and/or their eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, group life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, supplemental health benefits (critical illness, hospital, accident), short- and long-term disability, paid family leave (applicable states), 401k, tuition reimbursement, and eyewear discounts.
Part-time employees do not receive benefits.
US full-time employees are eligible for the following time-off benefits: 1.Vacation and/or Sick time
2.Holiday pay
3.Birthday PTO
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, ABB Optical will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation (please provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner), email [e-mail]
ABB Optical is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.