Production Associate (1st Shift)

Production Associate (1st Shift) Production Associates in an Optical Lab help create eyeglasses to help improve lives by improving sight. Responsibilities involve working as a team to help create beautiful prescription eyewear in a production environment which may include operating machines to help prepare the lenses by helping to shape, clean, insert in matching frames and inspecting the final product for shipping a beautiful pair of eyeglasses to our valuable accounts to be worn by people eagerly awaiting their new pair of glasses. Major duties and responsibilities include focusing on one of the following areas, with plans to cross-train in the future so that you may work in any area. In the coating area, you may work as a Clipper, clipping and securing lenses into baskets to begin the coating process. A Machine Operator, preparing and operating the coating machine to coat the lenses properly. This will include loading machine chemicals. Loading and unloading sectors with lenses. An Inspector, inspecting lenses to ensure that they are optically and cosmetically accurate. In finishing, you may work as a Beveler, utilizing the bevel wheel to remove the sharp edges of the lens. A Mounter, inserting edged lenses to ensure proper fit and alignment, and inserting lenses into the frame while ensuring proper fit. An Edger Operator, using variety of edging machines to cut lenses down to proper size and shape to fit the appropriate frame. A Finish Layout preparer, readying uncut lenses for the edging process by outlining the center/alignment markings and affixing the chuck/block. A Tinter, accurately tinting all lenses. An inspector, checking lenses and frames to ensure quality standards are met. In surfacing, you may work as a Surfacing Blocker, utilizing the blocking machine to accurately secure a block to all lenses going through the surfacing department. You'll operate taping equipment to apply protective tape to the front of the lenses. A Surface Finer/Polisher, operating the equipment used to fine and polish all lenses going through the surfacing department. A Lens Washer, hand washing and drying lenses followed by a brief cosmetic inspection of the lenses. You'll grasp lenses with a de-blocking cup and strike it against the table to remove block from lenses, and also remove tape from lenses. Basic qualifications to meet the basic qualification for this role include legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To be a good fit for the Production Associate opportunity, you will have: If you have experience, great! If not, that's ok toowe will train you. Job experience will be considered in place of high school diploma or GED. Anyone 18 years of age or older may apply. Manufacturing experience a plus. Resume appreciated but not required. The ability to meet measurable standards in a dynamic production environment. Depth perception, use of fine motor skills and manual dexterity. Strong oral and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Must be able to walk/stand for duration of the shift. Be able perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities. Must be able to regularly lift 10 pounds.

Created: 2026-04-13