Surface Lab Assistant

Description of position: Operates production equipment to give a prescribed power to semi-finished lenses. Blocks, cuts and polishes lenses. Deblocks lens from alloy, washes blocks and lenses. Daily tasks and responsibilities: Applies a protective adhesive tape to lenses. Operates a computerized blocker by scanning job tray.

Places a block for handling of the lenses on the production line. Aligns lenses according to drawing on screen; presses a lever to lock lenses in position; verifies position and presses button to inject the alloy in blocking ring. Places adhesive pads on tool laps. Disassembles block from lenses with deblocking ring; removes protective adhesive from lenses.

Washes lenses in soapy water; rinses lenses that are then dried with an electric dryer. Puts blocks in metal basket; plunges basket in hot water for minutes to melt alloy mixture off blocks. Melted alloy is poured back into blocking machines; Washes and dries blocks. Supplies blocking station on a regular basis with alloy and blocks.

Oversees automated equipment. Non-Essential Functions and Tasks: Assists in other areas of the laboratory as necessary.

Qualifications

(Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates must possess): Education/Training: High school diploma or GED preferred. Licenses/Certifications: None. Experience: Experience in optical lab surfacing is preferred. Knowledge/Skills: Manual dexterity required. Basic mathematical ability is required. Attention to detail is required.

Other: Knowledge and talents recommended for job success: NOTE: For postings in Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).