Classic - Lab Tech I

This role supports the Essilor's Mission Improving Lives by Improving Sight by performing routine work in assigned area that usually repetitive, requiring limited analysis and use of individual judgement
This position is closely supervised.



Coating: Specific duties include clipping, operating the coating machines and inspecting the lenses.

Finishing: Specific duties include beveling, mounting the lenses, edging, blocking lenses, tinting and inspecting.

Surfacing: Specific duties include taping and blocking the lenses, generating, polishing and lens washing.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



§ Coating:

o Clipper: Clip and secure lenses into baskets to begin the coating process.

o Machine Operator: Prepare and operate the coating machine to coat the lenses properly.

§ Load machine chemicals

§ Load and unload sectors with lenses

o Inspector: Inspect lenses to ensure that they are optically and cosmetically accurate.



§ Finishing:

o Beveler: Utilize the bevel wheel to remove the sharp edges of the lens.

o Mounter: Accurately apply drill holes to the lenses to ensure proper fit and alignment of the lenses and insert lenses into the frame while ensuring proper fit.

o Edger Operator: Operate a variety of edging machines to cut lenses down to proper size and shape to fit the appropriate frame.

o Finish Layout: prepare an uncut lens for the edging process by outlining the center/alignment markings and affixing the chuck/block.

o Tinter: Accurately tint all lenses going through the tinting department.

o Inspection: Inspect lenses and frames to ensure that they are optically and cosmetically accurate.



§ Surfacing:

o Surfacing Blocker: Utilize the blocking machine to accurately secure a block to all lenses going through the surfacing department
Operate taping equipment to apply protective tape to the front of the lenses.

o Generator Operator: Operate the generator machine used to cut the lenses to the correct prescription.

o Surface Finer/Polisher: Operate the equipment used to fine and polish all lenses going through the surfacing department.

o Lens Washer: Hand wash and dry lenses followed by a brief cosmetic inspection of the lenses
Grasp lens with de-blocking cup and strike against table to remove block from lenses
Remove tape from lenses.



This role will turn into a permanent full-time position for the right person.

No interviews will be required from the manager.

If you have pre screened candidates ready to start please submitt them and let me know that they are clear to start.

Monday to Friday 8-4:30 PM, possible overtime (early start time)