Ophthalmic Technician

**Company Description**
- **OPTIK K&R **_is a well establish privately held, Canadian company that manufactures eye care products. We custom manufacture freeform optics for eyeglass lenses and contact lenses. In addition, we coat the lenses in a variety of ways including using thin film vacuum techniques. With a focus on continual improvement and state-of-the-art optical lens equipment, Optik K&R has gained a reputation as a premier ophthalmic freeform lens manufacturer. Production is maintained 24/7. If you are independent, enthusiastic and a skilled craftsman who wants to be a part of a growing company, contact us immediately.

**Job Summary (OVERNIGHT POSITION)**
- **Optimizing production output** per process.
- Preventative maintenance of machinery.
- **repair of MEI **and other ophthalmic finishing equipment
- Continually **improving quality** and **resolving defects **of finished product per process of production.
- Record complaints from user & take corrective actions for them.
- Handling and Maintaining the ISO documents.
- Specialist for critical special sports jobs.
- Loss jobs analysis
- Required **Parts are managed**, organized and in stock, spare planning & procurement.
- Manpower handling.
- Create brand Logo engraving

**Key Competencies** **and Traits**:

- Maintain **clean and tidy** work space
- Expertise in **creating all types of lens edge bevels** including: Shell, Metal, Supra/Nylor, Rimless, Stepback, V+Stepback, V-Bevel, T- Bevel, Half-Rim, & Double Groove.
- Ensure **tools are organized **and put away.
- **Parts storage** is maintained
- **Self-motivating**. Ability to initiate a problem resolution without instruction.
- **Resourceful**.
- Proven **problem-solving skills** relating to troubleshooting equipment issues in a manufacturing environment.
- **Ability to adapt** to changing priorities and work conditions. Ability to work under pressure.
- Computer skills (Excel, Word and other software)
- Remain **on-call** for emergency repairs including some weekends
- Knowledge of optical theory and lens production is an asset. **Ability to learn optical theory**.

**Technical Requirements we are looking for**:

- Understanding of **preventive maintenance** of ophthalmic lens equipment.
- Create all types of **special frames **shapes: Oakley, Ray-Ban, Bolle, Serengeti, Cebe, Safety Glasses, Swimming Goggles, RX Sports Sunglasses, Sports Frame in MEI Machine Software on CAD.
- Experience with **troubleshooting **breakdowns
- Strong understanding of automation technology
- **Analysis on loss jobs** and creative methods to reduce.
- Quality Control/Assurance and problem-solving methodologies such as CAPA, 5S, OKRs, etc.

**Education**:
Technical Diploma in related field (**engineering**, electromechanical, etc.)

**Experience**:
Manufacturing Repair/Maintenance**:5 years (required)**

Optical / Ophthalmic lens or related manufacturing equipment**:5 years (required)**

**Salary**: $16.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Scarborough, ON M1P 3A6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- MEI lens finishing: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person