Optical Lab Technician

Shamir Canada Optical Inc. is a national freeform premium lens manufacturer that has established itself as a company known worldwide for innovation, revolutionary technology, and stringent quality assurance practices. Shamir provides the optical industry with high quality, cutting-edge lens technologies.

We are looking for a motivated and engaged individual with previous optical experience (Quality Control/Edging/Tinting preferred) to join the Shamir team as a Lab Technician for a _full-time permanent role._
- **Reports To**:_

Departmental Quality Control Supervisor
- **Rotating shifts every 2 weeks**:_

Day shift: 7:00am to 3:30pm
- Monday to Friday, 40-44 hours per week;
Afternoon shift: 3:35pm to 12:00am
- Monday to Friday, 40-44 hours per week (Shift Premium).
- **Benefits**:_

Extended Healthcare (after 3 months of continuous employment), eligibility to enroll in employee shareholding plan, and discounts on prescription lenses. Shamir employees are eligible for Monthly production bonuses based on group performance after 3 months of service.
- **Job Summary**_
- **Duties and Responsibilities**:_
- Develops and conducts programs of inspection, sampling and analysis to maintain the company’s established quality standards.
- Operates the laboratory equipment using lenses, handheld instruments and chemicals.
- Attention to details with all measurements, tolerances, calculations, equipment settings, and defective products.
- Acts as an internal customer and helps improving quality of surfacing, coatings and other similar treatments.
- Initiates and conducts quality inspection tests; analyzes utilizing different techniques - visual inspection and usage of electronic lab equipment.
- Understands the mechanics of machinery to troubleshoot issues by working as a team with the machine, production manager, and maintenance manager.
- Reads and interprets work orders, follow instructions on printed work orders.
- Organizes incoming jobs by priority and records data of work orders, inspection - defect codes and reworks done in Priority and interpret results regularly.
- Takes the initiative to notice and follow-up on discrepancies, suggest improvement and ensures complete customer satisfaction.
- Complies with all the safety/regulatory requirements ensuring supplies are stored.
- Keeps management informed of potential safety opportunities.
- Assist in the development of improved lab standards, quality assurance, health and safety measures.
- Follows all HR and Health & Safety procedures and policies.
- Ensure that the work areas are kept clean and tidy.
- Ad hoc duties at a lower level or higher level of proficiency.
- **Qualifications**:_
- Detail oriented with positive professional work ethic.
- Familiarity with operating fine machinery.
- Knowledge of optical theory and lens production is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills while working in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Conscious of all detail and quality standards.
- Conducive to change.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- **Education**:_
- Degree/Diploma in Quality Control, Manufacturing, or etc.
- Any relevant certifications relating to quality control and/or manufacturing.
- **Experience**:_
- 2 or more years experience in quality & process operations in production organizations, preferably “made to order” manufacturing.
- Knowledge of optical theory and lens production is an asset.
- Familiarity with operating fine machinery.
- Ability to think creatively, logically, and independently to solve problems encountered in manufacturing and quality.
- Full working knowledge quality management with demonstrated success.
- Manufacturing principles and concepts.
- Detail oriented and positive work ethic.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- **Communication**:_
- Excellent effective written and verbal communication skills (English) in a fast-paced team environment.
- **Physical Demands**:_
- Standing or sitting long periods of time.
- No heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling.
- **Mental Demands**:_
- Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- **Working Conditions**:_
- Very clean and tidy lab/manufacturing establishment.
- Climate controlled environment.
- This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company._

Should you possess these qualifications, please submit your resume.
- Shamir Canada Optical is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make y