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Form of workWe currently have an immediate opening for a Coating Machine Operator at our Optical Service Center located in the Northwest Suburbs. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great company and team! If you have Machine Operator experience, we can provide training in the optical manufacturing field.
Minimum Starting Wage: $21.40 per hour which includes the $1.00 Shift Differential
$1000 Hiring Bonus:
A $500 Bonus will be paid to you after 6 months of employment and an additional $500 Bonus will be paid to you after 9 months of employment (if continued employment in the evening, night, or weekend shift).
Job Summary
Work Hours: Second Shift, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Monday - Friday, overtime as needed
Primary responsibility of this position is the daily operation and maintenance of the Anti-Reflective Coating machines. This process applies anti-reflective coating to prescription lenses. The Walman team provides full training so that each employee is comfortable with safe operation of the equipment and process of completing quality eyewear and ability to meet production goals.
Duties
- Operate Anti-Reflective Coating machines.
- Daily and weekly maintenance of equipment involved in the A/R coating process.
- Troubleshoot and call for technical support on all equipment involved.
- Final inspect lenses, ensure coating meets desired specification.
- Sandblast parts as needed.
- Ability to perform all other aspects of the A/R coating process.
Experience/Qualifications
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent
- Prior optical experience preferred, but not required
- Must be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task
- Must be able to work with other employees as a team
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds above head
- Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision
Benefits
- Competitive Salary with excellent opportunities to advance your career
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- LTD
- PTO
- 401(k) with company match
The Walman Optical Company is a successful and diversified business serving the ophthalmic community since 1915. We are a family of optical companies with a 100-year history of excellent relationships built on enduring trust and added value. Each of our businesses is guided by the same core principles and single vision: to be the most trusted business partner in the industry. Our core values respect our employees' worth and contributions, emphasize teamwork and offer opportunities for personal and professional growth.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Walman Team please apply online today.
The Walman Optical Company is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants. EEO/Affirmative Action Employer/Protected Veteran Status. The company grants reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled individuals in accordance with applicable law.
