Associate Technician; 3rd Shift

Since 1915, Walman Optical has served thousands of independent eye care professionals providing solutions for all of their optical needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable team helps businesses grow while providing quality eyewear and unmatched service for an exceptional patient experience. With us, you’ll bring our most advanced technology and innovative products to our partners.

As a division of Walman, our collective mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, employees and the communities we serve through better vision.

Walman is part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on Linked In!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Associate Technician will be responsible for set-up, operation, and basic maintenance of equipment within the assigned area, in surface or finish portions of lab production.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform various tasks of area production machine functions at an acceptable level:
• Interpretation of Rx work ticket
• Perform production operations on specified equipment in accordance with established procedures
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and advise supervisor as to possible remedy
• Specific tasks include but are not limited to:
• Equipment set up for daily production
• Equipment clean up at day’s end
• Run DAC equipment and observe machine for proper function.
• Occasionally sort and pack jobs for shipment.
• Maintain work area and common areas of the department in a neat, clean, and organized condition.
• Understand and follow all company and branch laboratory policies and procedures and assure compliance with all attendance & safety rules and regulations. Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and HIPAA protected information.
• Willingly assist others as necessary to keep work current, meet deadlines or maintain an even workload. Cooperate with other employees and demonstrate a good attitude. Perform an acceptable quantity and quality of work on time as required.
• Provide proper training, work direction, and technical guidance for less experienced employees. Attend in-house or company-sponsored training meetings when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This position requires exposure to one or more hazardous substances/chemicals which requires safety training.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read, understand and carry out instructions (i.e. operating procedures, safety standards, labels).
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a quickly changing environment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Pay Range:
18.14
-26.00

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business.

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, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.

Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.