Production Technician (1st shift)

Luxottica
Melvindale, MI

Requisition I D: 927319

Store #: E05323 Lab Ops - Edge Melmi

Position : Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information


If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

Production Associates 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.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


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 Surfacing Blocker, utilizing the blocking machine to accurately secure a block to all lenses going through the surfacing department. You'll operate taping equipment to apply protective tape to the front of the lenses.
  • 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 United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To be a good fit for the Production Associate 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.
  • Anyone 18 years of age or older may apply.
  • Manufacturing experience a plus.
  • Resume appreciated but not required.
  • 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 duration of the shift.
  • Be able perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities.
  • Must be able to regularly lift 10 pounds.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.


EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [email protected].


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

Posted 2026-05-08

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