Entry Level Light Manufacturing (Optical)-3rd Shift Full Time

National Vision

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform various manufacturing tasks including inspecting frames and lenses for defects and operating AR coating machinery. Handle shipping duties such as scanning completed jobs and preparing boxes for daily shipments.

Qualifications

You have no specific education or experience requirements, though previous optical or manufacturing experience is a plus. You must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Must Have Skills for ATS

ANSI Standards

AR Coating Machine

Job Description

Company Description

At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.


We have new open positions to join our growing team at our optical manufacturing lab in St. Cloud Minnesota.  The most technologically advanced Optical lab in the St. Cloud area.  Come work smarter not harder!   

We continue to grow and have never closed a facility or layed off workers in the MN area.  This is not just another job, it is a career! 

Job Description

Starting pay $17.55-$19.65 includes shift differential and perfects attendance bonus

Higher pay with relevant experience.

Winter is on the doorstep!  Work here at a comfy 71 degrees.

Duties vary based on the department and lab needs and include all duties as assigned. Generally, associates will perform a variety of tasks, such as described below, based on department functions:

  • Inspection: Inspect frames for defects. Inspect lenses optically (ANSI Standards) and for visual imperfections. Check for cosmetic issues, prism and standards.
  • Surface: Taping, blocking, generating, backside coating, deblocking, polishing.
  • AR: Read invoices, sorting, pre-inspection, operate AR Coating Machine, load and unload lenses in sectors and machines, return lenses to trays and sort, clean and dry lenses, visually inspect to ensure ANSI Standards are met.
  • Shipping: Scan completed jobs, bag jobs, sort to waves, prepare boxes for daily shipments, follow procedures and processes for tracking and shipping orders.

Shift Available:

  • Sunday through Thursday 10:00PM to 6:00AM
  • Seasonal Overtime available and may extend hours
  • Hours may vary slightly by department

Qualifications

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • We will pay you while you are being trained.
  • No specific education level required.
  • No specific experience required but previous related optical or manufacturing experience is a plus.
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Additional Information

Very Clean climate controlled facility.

What are the benefits?
National Vision offers a competitive benefits package including Health and Dental Insurance, 401k with company match, Flex Spending Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Personal Time Off, and much more. Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.

Perks

  • PTO starts after 90 days, 2-weeks PTO and 1-week Sick Time in first full year
  • Company Holidays off with pay.
  • Overtime Opportunity
  • Opportunity for Bonus each pay period
  • Full Benefit Package 
  • Very casual work environment
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Headphones allowed at most operations
  • $500 referral Bonus program
  • No Licenses or Certificates needed
  • Break room comes with full size refrigerators, microwaves, and meals drinks and snacks available for purchase

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

  • Compensation: USD 17.55 - USD 19.65 - hourly
  • National Vision

    National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores in 38 states and Puerto Rico. We help people see their best to live their best through our optical products and services. For more than 30 years, we have been improving lives by providing eye care and eyewear for value-seeking and lower-income consumers. Retail brands include America’s Best, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases, and an e-commerce website DiscountContacts.com, offering a variety of products and services for customers’ eye care needs.
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