Associate Technician (AR) 2nd shift M-F 3pm-11pm
- Omaha, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
Store #: WM0031 Optical Coating OMAHA
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards:Since 1915, Walman Optical has served thousands of independent eye care professionals providing solutions for all of their optical needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable team helps businesses grow while providing quality eyewear and unmatched service for an exceptional patient experience. With us, you’ll bring our most advanced technology and innovative products to our partners.As a division of Walman, our collective mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, employees and the communities we serve through better vision.Walman is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.GENERAL FUNCTIONThe primary responsibility of the Associate Technician (AR) is the preparation, cleaning and racking of lenses to be processed through the wash and/or hard coating machines. The employee will be responsible for adhering to the company’s quality and safety requirements during all operations.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspect and make lenses ready for coating, including:
- Separate envelopes and group by coating type and date. Verify information on the envelope is accurate.
- Put envelopes in appropriate bin and identify any special instructions.
- Clean and inspect each lens for scratches and other conditions present on lens surface. Log all scratches or other conditions found.
- Rack lenses onto appropriate tooling.
- Process lenses through appropriate cleaning and/or coating machines.
- Perform daily and weekly upkeep of all relevant equipment: wash lines, coating lines, ovens, etc... Make sure daily supplies are stocked.
- Sandblast machine parts as needed.
- Actively participate and engage in continuous improvement processes
- Maintain work area and common areas of department in a neat, clean, and organized condition.
- Understand and follow all company and manufacturer’s policies and procedures and assure compliance with all attendance & safety rules and regulations. Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and HIPAA protected information.
- Willingly assist others as necessary to keep work current, meet deadlines or maintain an even workload. Cooperate with other employees and demonstrate a good attitude. Perform an acceptable quantity and quality of work on time as required.
- Provide proper training, work direction, and technical guidance for less experienced employees. Attend in-house or sponsored training meetings when necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to multi-task, orient to detail, and operate in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds