AR Technician (First Shift) - 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.

At PDS Optical we are committed to delivering outstanding service in every pair of glasses we make to our Veterans.
Do you have an eye for detail? If you answered yes, then we are looking for you to join our team!

We offer excellent benefits, including 80% Company Paid Medical plan, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K options with Company Match, Free Life Insurance, Short- and 
Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off, 8 Paid Holidays and much more.

As an AR Technician you will control the optical manufacturing equipment that cleans, dips, and coats the lenses with anti-reflective coating which is applied to eyewear prescriptions in order to reduce reflection and increase lens durability, clarity, and quality.

The shift is Monday - Friday, from 6:00am - 2:30pm. The starting pay is $16/hr. 

No previous experience is necessary, we will provide training.
 

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Cleaning the lenses meticulously by hand and inspecting them throughout the process for surface defects.  
• Multiple washing and rinsing baths, including ultrasonic cleaning to remove any traces of surface contaminants.  
• Knowledge of various AR equipment operation as well as the cleaning requirements. 
• Performing machine cleaning and routine maintenance on all equipment. 
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and organized at all times. 

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.
 
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 If you need an accommodation seeking employment with PDS Optical of assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please email hrhelpdesk @pdsoptical.com or call 954-852-0340. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.