3rd Shift Production Associate in Louisville, Kentucky at PDS Consultants Inc.

PDS Optical is a SDVOSB Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that manufactures a very large number of eyeglasses each day. We have Optical Laboratories in Louisville, KY and Fort Lauderdale, FL and manage many optical stores across the US and Puerto Rico. We take great pride in our product and are especially thankful to produce eyeglasses for United States Veterans. PDS Optical is an Equal Opportunity employer who values everyone and is committed to EEO for all. We consider our employees to be our most valuable asset and would love for you to consider joining our team.

PDS Optical is seeking a dependable, results-driven individual to work in our optical lab as Full-Time Edging Technician! The Edging Technician controls the optical manufacturing equipment that edges, cuts, or grinds optical lenses, and marks the measurements on lenses to ensure proper fit, and Segment Heights into the selected frame.

This is an entry-level position with hours from 11:00pm to 7:30am, Sunday through Thursday. Employees will receive on the job training, while optical or manufacturing experience is helpful, no experience is necessary. The starting wage for this position is $18.00/hr.

You will receive a free pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses after 90 days of employment!

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Operate the Edging machines in the lab.

Reads work ticket to define edge specifications.

Proper tray scan in your area.

Must prepare frame by removing screws if necessary.

Be prepared for jobs with specified bevel and polish edges.

Light inspections, maintenance and cleaning of machine to ensure proper operation. Be aware of problems or issues with the machines.

Monitor correct flow of HSE automatic edgers and address errors and stoppages as they occur.

Work Environment

This position is located in our Eding Department of our optical laboratory and operates in a production/manufacturing type setting. The temperature can sometimes be warm, and the noise level can be somewhat loud. This position also requires working in close proximity to a diverse group of other co-workers.

PDS Optical is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace Employer with Affirmative Action plans for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities as required under VEVRAA and Section 503, respectively.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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