1st Shift Production Associate - Military veterans preferred

PDS Optical is a SDVOSB Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that manufactures a very large number of eyeglasses each day.   We have Optical Laboratories in Louisville, KY and Fort Lauderdale, FL and manage many optical stores across the US and Puerto Rico. We take great pride in our product and are especially thankful to produce eyeglasses for United States Veterans. PDS Optical is an Equal Opportunity employer who values everyone and is committed to EEO for all. We consider our employees to be our most valuable asset and would love for you to consider joining our team.

PDS Optical is seeking a dependable, results-driven individual to work in our optical lab as Full-Time Digital Surface Technician! The Digital Surface Technician controls the optical manufacturing equipment that blocks, generates, polishes and lasers the lenses to the designated curve on the concave side of the lens. 

This is an entry-level position with hours from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Employees will receive on the job training, while optical or manufacturing experience is helpful, no experience is necessary. The starting wage for this position is $16.00/hr. 

You will receive a free pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses after 90 days of employment! 

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Block incoming lenses
• Wash and clean lenses
• Transfer trays to set up table, record blocking time and put in front of tray, then transfer trays to the conveyor.
• Keep area clean and organized.
• Know the order of production and make sure the “PRIORITY JOBS” are run first.
• Keep workflow going at a steady pace.
• Clean up your work area and machines during and after your shift.
• Transfer alloy from de-blockers to blockers

Work Environment 

This position is located in our Digital Surface Department of our optical laboratory and operates in a production/manufacturing type setting. The temperature can sometimes be warm, and the noise level can be somewhat loud. This position also requires working in close proximity to a diverse group of other co-workers.

PDS Optical is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace Employer with Affirmative Action plans for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities as required under VEVRAA and Section 503, respectively.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.