Entry Level Light Manufacturing; Optical-1st Shift

Entry Level Light Manufacturing (Optical) - 1st Shift Full Time

Apply for the Entry Level Light Manufacturing (Optical) - 1st Shift Full Time role at National Vision Inc.

$16.00/hr - $19.00/hr

At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands:
America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality. We have new open positions to join our growing team at our optical manufacturing lab in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The most technologically advanced Optical lab in the St.

Cloud area. Come work smarter not harder! We continue to grow and have never closed a facility or laid off workers in the MN area. This is not just another job, it is a career!

Starting pay $16.00–$19.65 includes shift differential and perfect attendance bonus. Higher Pay With Relevant Experience. Winter is on the doorstep! Work here at a comfy 71 °F.

• Inspection:
  Inspect frames for defects; inspect lenses optically (ANSI Standards) and for visual imperfections, check for cosmetic issues, prism and standards.
• Surface:
  Taping, blocking, generating, backside coating, deblocking, polishing.
• AR:
  Read invoices, sorting, pre‑inspection, operate AR Coating Machine, load and unload lenses in sectors and machines, return lenses to trays and sort, clean and dry lenses, visually inspect to ensure ANSI Standards are met.
• Shipping:
  Scan completed jobs, bag jobs, sort to waves, prepare boxes for daily shipments, follow procedures and processes for tracking and shipping orders.

• Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Seasonal overtime available and may extend hours
• Hours may vary slightly by department

• We will pay you while you are being trained.
• No specific education level required.
• No specific experience required but previous related optical or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Very clean climate controlled facility.

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flex Spending Account
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off
• PTO starts after 90 days, 2‑week PTO and 1‑week Sick Time in first full year
• Company holidays off with pay
• Overtime Opportunity
• Opportunity for bonus each pay period
• Full benefit package
• Very casual work environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Headphones allowed at most operations
• $500 referral bonus program
• No licenses or certificates needed
• Break room comes with full‑size refrigerators, microwaves, and meals, drinks and snacks available for purchase

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.