Lab Technician I (Contract)
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Pay Rate: $18.20/hr · Contract
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Join The HOYA Vision Care Canada Team!
For over 60 years, HOYA Vision Care has been a passionate leader in optical technology innovation. As a manufacturer of high quality, high performing eyeglass lenses, we continuously aim to bring the best possible vision care solutions to eye care professionals.
We are currently hiring a Lab Technician (Contract) to work in our Winnipeg, MB facility! The Lab Technician is responsible to work with the team to produce quality edged and mounted work thru various stations, including tracing, tinting, layout, blocking, edging, mounting and repairs, drill mount, and final (QA) inspection. They are also responsible for preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment according to the provided schedule.
Contract Duration: 12 months
Pay Rate: $18.20/hr
Shift: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
MAJOR DUITES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Standardization
For over 60 years, HOYA Vision Care has been a passionate leader in optical technology innovation. As a manufacturer of high quality, high performing eyeglass lenses, we continuously aim to bring the best possible vision care solutions to eye care professionals.
We are currently hiring a Lab Technician (Contract) to work in our Winnipeg, MB facility! The Lab Technician is responsible to work with the team to produce quality edged and mounted work thru various stations, including tracing, tinting, layout, blocking, edging, mounting and repairs, drill mount, and final (QA) inspection. They are also responsible for preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment according to the provided schedule.
Contract Duration: 12 months
Pay Rate: $18.20/hr
Shift: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
MAJOR DUITES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Standardization
- Performs Quality Inspection on all Jobs to ensure conformance to C-HIQS standards and Job Order specifications prior to shipment from the Laboratory to the Customer. Full inspection of eyewear could include check of lenses post surfacing, wash up, alignment, cosmetic and optical check of completed eyewear.
- Produce quality eyewear through utilizing the Quality guidelines:
- Inspect uncut lenses against cosmetic and optical standards.
- Finish layout and blocking.
- Tracing a frame/pattern, as well as reprocess order, attaching pattern and verifying all information.
- Edge lenses into frames, with proper bevel placement, groove position and sizing. Care taken to preserve condition of new and customer’s own frames. Proper frame alignment must be maintained.
- Grooving
- Drilling- creating and saving formulas, proper drill assembly for plug and screw mount.
- Safety monogramming and mounting.
- Communicates results of any jobs that do not meet Standards to Lab Lead and Management to support the rectification of manufacturing process issues or problems resulting in product breakage or non-conformance to specifications.
- Responsible for basic operation, cleaning and ongoing maintenance of laboratory tools and equipment using established maintenance procedures and calendars.
- Strives to improve technical knowledge daily and continually applies that knowledge in the production of all eyewear.
- Utilizes product knowledge to determine the best manufacturing process for routine and special orders to produce top quality eyewear.
- Performs multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and thoroughness despite time pressures and customer volume.
- Is attentive to detail with all measurements, calculations, equipment settings and defective product.
- Takes the initiative to notice and follow-up on discrepancies; suggests improvements; recommends solutions and does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Operates the system inputting all lab statistics with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strives to achieve “Exceeds Expectations” on all targets set for the following areas:
- Jobs per Day
- % Avg. days per job
- % Breakage
- Remake Ratio
- Takes pride in the appearance of the facility and shows initiative in keeping the lab and surrounding areas clean, organized and safe.
- Complies with all safety/regulatory requirements ensuring supplies/chemicals are stored and used per chemical safety program. Keeps management informed of potential safety opportunities (ie. broken tiles, equipment, etc.)
- Demonstrates safe work practices.
- Organizational Skills
- Strong communicator and listener to other departments and employees
- Strong inter‑personal skills (friendly, caring, patient)
- Knowledge of HOYA products
- good knowledge of English an asset
- High School Graduate /GED or equivalent experience
- Optical experience preferred but not mandatory.
- Technically inclined/ machinery experience an asset.
- On feet most of the day
- Low, moderate and high noise levels (not to exceed standards)
- Work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality.
- Near vision and sharp focus to adjust vision when doing close work.
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers. Handling by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hands and fingers.
- Occasional lifting/ carrying 10 lbs or less, pushing/ pulling 30 lbs 0r less.
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Responsibilities
Produce and inspect quality eyewear through laboratory processes such as tracing, tinting, blocking, edging, mounting, drilling, and repairs, ensuring work meets specifications and quality standards. Maintain and clean equipment, follow safety procedures, record laboratory statistics, and report production issues or opportunities for improvement.
Requirements
A high school graduate, GED, or equivalent experience is required; good knowledge of English is an asset. Optical experience is preferred but not mandatory, while technical aptitude or machinery experience is an asset.
Skills
- Quality Inspection
- Optical Lens Edging
- Eyewear Mounting
- Lens Tracing
- Tinting
- Layout and Blocking
- Frame Alignment
- Grooving and Drilling
- Equipment Maintenance
- Optical and Cosmetic Inspection
- Attention to Detail
- Safety Compliance
- Communication
- Organization
- Customer Satisfaction
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Keywords
- Eyewear Manufacturing
- Optical Lenses
- Lens Tracing
- Tinting
- Layout and Blocking
- Lens Edging
- Eyewear Mounting
- Frame Repairs
- Grooving
- Drill Mounting
- Quality Assurance
- C-HIQS Standards
- Optical Inspection
- Cosmetic Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Laboratory Equipment
- Manufacturing Process
- Safety Compliance
- Chemical Safety
- Production Statistics
- Breakage and Remake Ratio
- Customer Satisfaction
- Frame Alignment
- High School Diploma or GED