What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Tech position at ABB OPTICAL Group?
Lab Technician 1st shift( 8:30am-5:00pm) & (8:00am-4:30 pm)
JOB SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE
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
- 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.
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
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $15.00 to $17.00.
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.
Employees and/or 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, eyewear discounts.
US employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
- Vacation and/or PLAWA
- Holiday pay
- 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, (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HR@abboptical.com.
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.
ABB031
Salary : $15 - $17
