Optical Lab Manufacturing Tech - Full time - Oak Park
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs manual manufacturing duties for Henry Ford OptimEyes finishing line. Follows process instructions for producing finished eyeglasses.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Trace frames. Mounts lenses in basic mental, semi-rimless, and plastic frames
· Moves job trays from one area on the line to another as required
· Places leap pads on finishing blocks. Operates semi-automatic finish blocker
· May be required to follow the process for tinting lenses
· Marks progressive lenses on witness engravings
· May operate edgers to include clearing errors
· Manually block lenses for surfacing line and deblock lenses from surfacing line
· Performs basic eyeglass repair in include fixing missing or broken screws and eye
· May operate an arc lamp to identify cosmetic defects
· May assemble and repair drill mount eyewear.
· May perform advanced repair of frames to include replacement or shortening of
· Performs proper use of lensometers
· Exactly follows process instructions whether written or verbal
· Adheres to 6S principles at all times
· Performs other duties as instructed by management
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
· Two (2) years of experience in an Optical lab preferred.
· Requires basic computer skills, to include reading and executing machine commands on screens.
· Requires dexterity to handle small tools and parts (such as screwdrivers and frame screws).
· Requires the ability to understand verbal and/or written instructions.
· Must have good communication skills.
· Requires the ability to work independently as needed.
· Can be trained to perform the job responsibilities.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as
outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy
Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Requires the ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs. for an entire shift
· Requires the ability to follow process instructions
· Requires dexterity to handle small tools and parts (such as screwdrivers and frame screws)
Overview
HAP is a Michigan-based, nonprofit health plan that provides health coverage to individuals, Â Â Â Â Â companies and organizations. A subsidiary of Henry Ford Health System, we partner with doctors, employers and community groups to enhance the overall health and well-being of the lives we touch. With more than 1,100 dedicated and passionate employees, our goal is to make health care easy for our members.
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Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s Â
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit HenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Â Henry
Ford Health System has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. Â My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. Â There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. Â As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness
and access to day care services at Bright Horizons Midtown Detroit, and a whole host of other
benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.