Experienced Manufacturing Technician at National Vision — Salt Lake City, UT

Shift Hours Tailored for You:

Choose between two convenient shift schedules:

• MON - FRI (with some Saturdays): 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• SUN, MON, TUES (with some Saturdays): 4:00 PM - 4:30 AM
• WED, THUR, FRI (with some Saturdays): 4:00 PM - 4:30 AM

What You'll Do

As an Optical Manufacturing Associate, you'll play an integral role in our production team. Based on department needs, your duties may include tasks such as:

• Bench/Mounters: Inserting lenses into frames, edging, beveling, tinting, and ensuring lenses meet correct power, axis, and prism standards.
• Inspection: Checking frames and lenses for cosmetic and optical defects using ANSI standards.
• Surface: Using state of the art CNC optical machinery. Handling lens surface processes like taping, blocking, generating, coating, and polishing.
• AR Department: Operating state of the art Anti Reflective Coating Machinery, sorting and inspecting lenses, and ensuring they meet quality standards.

Position Requirements:

• No specific educational level required – your experience speaks volumes!
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is needed.
• Precision and accuracy are paramount in this role.
• This position requires intermittent focused effort, coupled with organizational and planning skills.

Physical Demands:

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Have a willingness to learn and grow (no specific education or experience required, though optical or manufacturing experience is a plus).
• Can read and write English proficiently.
• Are detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Be prepared for an active role: continuous walking, standing, or sitting (depending on station).
• Flexibility is key – you'll engage in wrist movement and occasional lifting of objects up to 10 lbs.
• Embrace the physicality: bending, twisting, and repetitive hand movements are part of the job.

National Vision provides a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
• Biweekly lab production bonus opportunities
• 401k with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and disability insurance (short and long-term)
• Employee assistance programs
• Wellness incentives and more

Additionally, our break room is equipped with full-size refrigerators, microwaves, and a variety of meals, drinks, and snacks available for purchase.

Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.