Associate Technician

Saint Cloud, MN | Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

Are you ready to build a career with a company that offers stability, hands‑on work, and room to grow? Adecco is hiring Associate Technicians for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Saint Cloud, MN. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or someone with strong mechanical aptitude looking to get started, we want to hear from you.

1st Shift

• Monday-Friday
• 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• $17.25/hour

2nd Shift

• Monday-Friday
• 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• $18.75/hour

3rd Shift

• Sunday-Thursday
• 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• $19.25/hour

As an Associate Technician, you'll play an important role in producing high-quality optical lenses that help people see their best. Daily responsibilities may include:

• Operating and monitoring specialized production equipment
• Reading and interpreting prescription work orders
• Performing quality inspections to ensure products meet standards
• Troubleshooting minor equipment issues
• Cleaning and maintaining machinery and work areas
• Preparing production materials and chemical mixtures
• Supporting multiple departments as production needs change

Coating

• Load lenses into specialty baskets
• Operate coating equipment
• Handle and load production chemicals

Finishing

• Operate edging equipment
• Bevel and tint lenses
• Mount completed lenses into frames

Surfacing

• Apply protective tape to lenses
• Operate polishing equipment
• Remove lenses from manufacturing blocks

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to read instructions and follow production standards
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for an entire shift
• Willingness to work around chemicals, machinery, noise, and varying production conditions

• Competitive pay with shift premiums
• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Consistent full‑time schedule
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
• 401(k) options
• Career growth opportunities within a stable manufacturing environment

Pay Details: $17.25 to $19.25 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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