Associate Technician

**Powering Vision**:
Riverside Opticalab Group is part of the EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.

Associate Technicians is an entry level production line worker 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

Join our team as an **Associate Technician** and be a visionary. Pave the way to a brighter future, both for yourself and all Canadians needing visual correction.
- **You may need to work different hours in the beginning for training purposes.**_

**Your mission**:
As an **Associate Technician**, you will focus on one of the following areas, and we plan 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 Surface Finer/Polisher, operating the equipment used to fine and polish all lenses going through the surfacing depart.
- 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, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the Canada for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To be a good fit for the Associate Technician opportunity, you will have:

- If you have experience, great If not, that’s ok too we will train you.
- Job experience will be considered in place of High school diploma or GED.
- Proficient in English (ability to read, write, and speak fluently).
- Anyone 18 years of age or older may apply.
- Manufacturing experience a plus.
- 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 full duration of the shift.
- Ability to adapt to change
- Be able perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities.
- Must be able to regularly lift 10 pounds.

**Working hours**: From 12:00 am to 8:30 pm

**Salary**:$17.00 / hr. (+$1.00 evening premium)

**JA**: # 019

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person