Optical Lab Technician & Warehouse Associate

ABB OPTICAL GROUP; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

ABB Optical Group in Kentucky is seeking a Lab Technician/Warehouse Associate to process products in the lab and support warehouse operations. The role includes handling lenses, tinting, AR coating, invoicing, and packaging finished jobs, with a Saturday to Tuesday 5am–3:30pm shift.

This is a full‑time position requiring at least a HS diploma or equivalent, with on‑the‑job training for entry level. Prior optical manufacturing experience is helpful, and basic computer literacy is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent experience is required for full‑time employment.
• Entry‑level: No specific prior work experience required; training provided.
• Proficient: Minimum six (6) months of optical manufacturing experience in the same or similar position before skills assessment.
• Ability to follow procedures and contribute as both an individual and a team member.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent experience

Tools

Computer literate

Job description

Lab Technician/Warehouse Associate (Sat-Tues 5am-3:30pm)

JOB SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE

The Lab Technician is responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate processing of products in the lab. Lab Technicians will be assigned an essential function, where he/she will work the predominant portion of their daily work schedule, as well as be expected to perform work in additional essential functions as business needs dictate.

Shift: Sat-Tues 5am-3:30pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (as Applicable Per Lab/department)

• 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 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
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older +
• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent experience is required for full-time employment.
• Entry-level: No specific prior work experience required; training provided to enable employees to perform the minimum essential functions identified by their respective lab/department
• Proficient: 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
• Ability to follow procedure and contribute as an individual and a team member
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Computer literate
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Computer literate
  
  
  

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.

For US Candidates

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $15.50

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission 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.

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