If you combine technical aptitude with attention to detail and the motivation to learn and grow professionally, this position offers you several compelling opportunities. You will:

• Enjoy strong training to operate advanced optical equipment; optical experience is preferred, but whether you have it or not, we'll set you up for success.
• Showcase your potential to take on additional responsibilities and advance; we are committed to hiring from within whenever possible.
• Join a collaborative, motivate team in an upbeat, mission-driven environment.
• Enjoy the stability and resources of a growing global organization -- our recent merger with Luxottica has made us the world's largest player in the eyewear industry.
• Earn a competitive wage and first-rate benefits.

We're hiring for the third shift, which runs from 10 PM to 6:30 AM.

Improving Lives By Improving Sight. Essilor of America, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of eyeglass lenses in the United States, employs more than 7,000 people and operates the largest and most comprehensive optical laboratory network in the U.S. Essilor of America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Paris-based Essilor International. Essilor manufactures optical lenses under the Varilux®, Crizal®, Transitions®, and other brands, and our products are worn by one billion people daily. Essilor has been on Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Innovative Companies every year since 2010.

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the Lab Technician - Inspector opportunity, you will have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of related work experience, such as in manufacturing; experience in lab settings is preferred, and optical experience would be ideal.
• The ability to:
  • Meet measurable standards in a dynamic production environment.
  • Add, subtract and understand decimal sequencing.
  • Follow written and verbal instructions.
• 20/20 vision with or without lenses, depth perception and manual dexterity.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Attention to detail.

You need to know:

• This position requires that you sit for most of your shift, although there also may be standing and walking.
• You'll work with and around chemicals.
• You'll need to be able to lift and move 15 to 25 lbs. to waist height on a regular basis.

In addition to following a safety-first approach, we are currently observing COVID-19 protocols to ensure the health and safety of visitors and employees. That means you will need to wear a face covering if and when you interview.

For employees, we provide masks, perform daily temperature checks and follow social distancing.

Role Overview

Your main goal will be to insert inspect both uncut and edged lenses to ensure that they are optically and cosmetically accurate. While you'll have some supervision, you'll still need to be able to analyze situations and use your judgment. The duties of this position are usually repetitive. Once you're fully trained, you'll be expected to meet quotas in a fast-paced environment.

We need to be versatile and able to multitask to keep the workflow moving, so you may help out in other areas. We'll provide cross-training.

Keys to Success

We'll provide training, but change will be ongoing, and your own role may evolve. We're looking for adaptable and flexible people who can excel in a fast-paced production environment. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Lab Technician - Inspector, you will:

• Maintain a strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Bring a proactive approach to learning and getting up to speed quickly.
• Support our commitment to getting Quality Right the First Time.
• Achieve goals independently and also contribute as a team player.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Remain flexible and adaptable as processes change.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe workspace.
• Bring a commitment to our mission and goals.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Professional development
Our in-house training program will acquaint you with our culture and business, as well as your role. We're committed to ensuring you thrive here, and history shows that strong performers can advance their careers at Essilor.

Strong team
You will join a team that includes dedicated, smart and mutually supportive professionals who come to work with a positive attitude, and who enjoy working together. We are looking for someone who can fit in well, and who is willing to step in and help as needed.

Great environment
Our culture is entrepreneurial, and the company has been innovating both technologically and to solve problems for 170 years.

Truly living our values
At Essilor, we believe everyone deserves to see life and all its detail with the best vision possible. That's why, in addition to designing, manufacturing and distributing quality vision care solutions worldwide, we invest in raising awareness of the importance of good vision, support eyecare professionals, invent new technologies and products, and support philanthropic initiatives. For example, the Essilor Vision Foundation partners with schools, eye doctors, and communities to provide eye exams and glasses to underserved children at no cost to their families. We also are committed to robust standards for environmental sustainability. These are just a couple of reasons we were one of the 52 companies named to Fortune magazine's 2019 Change the World list.

Excellent compensation
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an exceptional mix of first-rate benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans; a 401(k) plan with company match; comprehensive training through Essilor University; lens and frame benefits for you and your family; an employee stock purchase plan with company match; and more.

Video: As part of the #DifferenceMakers campaign, Essilor chose four eyecare professionals and three Essilor employees to participate in a mission trip to Southeast Asia in March 2019.