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Associate Technician - Surfacing

Kochoptik AG
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2025
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 Functions

The primary focus of this position is to perform duties in a manufacturing environment, within areas include Surfacing, Finishing, and Coating. All duties and procedures are to be performed according to the established standard and in compliance with all company and governing body policies. It is required that this position maintain regular, prompt attendance and availability for overtime as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Major Duties And Responsibilities

  • Coating.
  • Clipping: Clip and secure lenses into baskets to begin the coating process.
  • Machine Operator: Prepare and operate the coating machine to coat the lenses properly.
  • Load and unload sectors with lenses.
  • Inspection: Inspect lenses prior to and immediately after coatings process to ensure that they are optically, cosmetically accurate, and in compliance with work ticket.
  • Sandblasting: Disassemble and clean machines daily including the sandblasting of the parts.
  • Finishing.
  • Mounting: Accurately apply drill holes to the lenses to ensure proper fit and alignment of the lenses and insert lenses into the frame while ensuring proper fit. May utilize the bevel wheel to remove the sharp edges of the lens.
  • Edging Operator: Operate a variety of edging machines to cut lenses down to proper size and shape to fit the appropriate frame.
  • Finish Layout: prepare an uncut lens for the edging process by outlining the center/alignment markings and affixing the chuck/block.
  • Tinting: Accurately tint all lenses going through the tinting department.
  • Surfacing.
  • Lens Preparation: Prepare Lens for surfacing process which includes de-boxing of product, taping exposed lens, and tray up.
  • Machine Operator.
  • Taping: Operate taping equipment to apply protective tape to the front of the lenses.
  • Surfacing Blocker: Utilize the blocking machine to accurately secure a block to all lenses going through the surfacing department.
  • Generator Operator: Operate the generator machine used to cut the lenses to the correct prescription.
  • Surface Finer/Polisher: Operate the equipment used to fine and polish all lenses going through the surfacing department.
  • Spin Coat Operator: Operate the coating machine to apply spin coat and perform a cosmetic inspection of the lenses.
  • Lens Washer: Hand wash and dry lenses followed by a brief cosmetic inspection of the lenses. Grasp lens with de-blocking cup and strike against table to remove block from lenses. Remove tape from lenses.

Basic Qualifications

  • Able to work in a fast-paced production environment and regularly work with and communicate with others in a team.
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence in English..
  • Basic ability to add, subtract, understand decimal numerical sequencing, and accurately compare number and letter sequences.
  • Requires use of close vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Capable of coordinated use of hands and fingers to grasp, feel objects, transfer small items from one hand to another, fine manipulation,and bilateral reach with arms.
  • Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement interpret,goals,objectives, policies and procedures of the organization, multi-task, prioritize, and use good judgement.
  • Able to stand in one place for 10-12 hours a day.
  • Capable of completing activities that include repetitive motions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • High School education or equivalent.
  • Previous related experience and/or training.

Pay Range: 16.74 - 23.64

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 HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

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.

Salary : $17 - $24

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