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Lens Lab Technician - $17-$19/hr, All Shifts
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What they do
A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.
$47,750 / year median in Minnesota
-1% projected decline
Job Description
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Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Lens Lab Technician
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Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description Adecco is looking to hire 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift Associate Techs for this contract to hire opportunity in Brooklyn Park!
Shift:
1st shift 7am-3pm Monday-Friday-Pay $ 17.25 2nd shift 3pm-11pm Monday-Friday-Pay $ 18.25 3rd shift 11pm-7am Monday
- Friday Pay $ 19.
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Core Responsibilities Equipment Operations :
Calibrate, prepare, and operate specialized machinery for different lens production phases (coating, finishing, or surfacing).
Ticket Interpretation :
Read and interpret prescription (Rx) work tickets to implement specific patient requirements.
Quality & Inspection :
Inspect lenses manually or using alignment tools to ensure they are cosmetically flawless and optically precise.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting :
Conduct daily equipment cleanups, prepare chemical/slurry mixtures, and troubleshoot basic machine malfunctions.
Cross-Department Support :
Rotate tasks—such as beveling, tinting, machine clipping, or hand-washing lenses—based on facility volume. Specialized Work Paths Depending on the lab unit, tasks are divided into three production segments:
Coating :
Clipping lenses into specialized baskets and loading raw chemicals into coating machinery.
Finishing :
Operating edgers, hand-beveling lens edges, tinting, and mounting finalized lenses into frames.
Surfacing :
Applying protective tape, running lens polishers, and managing the de-blocking cups to separate lenses from manufacturing blocks.
Core Requirements Education :
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Experience :
1+ years of general manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred, though entry-level candidates with mechanical aptitude are accepted.
Physical Demands :
Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs and remain standing or walking for the entire shift duration.
Environment :
Willingness to work around manufacturing chemicals, wet/dirty surface conditions, and noisy machinery environments.
Pay Details:
$17.25 to $19.25 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for
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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs