AR TECHNICIAN

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Operations Bishop-D-081, Louisville, KY, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $16.00 Annually

PDS Optical is a SDVOSB Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that manufactures a very large number of eyeglasses each day. We have Optical Laboratories in Louisville, KY and Fort Lauderdale, FL and manage many optical stores across the US and Puerto Rico. We take great pride in our product and are especially thankful to produce eyeglasses for United States Veterans. PDS Optical is an Equal Opportunity employer who values everyone and is committed to EEO for all.

We consider our employees to be our most valuable asset and would love for you to consider joining our team.

PDS Optical is seeking an Anti-Reflective Technician to complete our AR Team in our Louisville, Kentucky Optica Lab!

As an AR Technician you will control the optical manufacturing equipment that cleans, dips, and coats the lenses with anti-reflective coating which is applied to eyewear prescriptions in order to reduce reflection and increase lens durability, clarity, and quality.

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday from the hours of 7:30pm to 4:00am. The starting pay for this position is $16.00 per hour.

PDS offers great benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Holidays, 401k, and much more!

Optical experience is not required. We offer on the job training.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understand the order of the lab production, the Julian Day Number (JDN) system and which jobs are considered "HOT" or "PRIORITY JOBS" that should be completed first.
• Learn and follow the AR process from start to finish which includes but is not limited to:
  • Cleaning the lenses meticulously by hand and inspecting them throughout the process for surface defects.
  • Multiple washing and rinsing baths, including ultrasonic cleaning to remove any traces of surface contaminants.
  • Air drying and heating of the lenses in special ovens to further remove unwanted moisture and gases from the lens surfaces.
• Knowledge of various AR equipment operation as well as the cleaning requirements.
• Performing machine cleaning and routine maintenance on all equipment.
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and organized at all times.

This position is located in the Anti-Reflection Department
of our optical laboratory and operates in a production/manufacturing setting. The room temperature is monitored, and the noise level can be somewhat loud. This position also requires working with various chemicals including corrosives and employees must always proper cleanroom attire and required Personal Protective Equipment at all times while inside the AR lab.

PDS Optical is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace Employer with Affir...

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with PDS Optical of assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please email hrhelpdesk  or call . Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.