Manufacturing Associate - Contact Lensmaker

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. 

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future. 

Objectives:

Performs multiple contact lens manufacturing tasks, including contact lens order preparation, blocking, polishing, product inspection (in-process and incoming materials), packaging, shipping, and operating state-of-the-art precision lathing equipment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Operates manual polishing machines, contact lens optical blocking equipment, and performs contact lens deblocking. May operate highly automated computerized contact lens manufacturing lathing equipment.
• Maintains established performance standards for made-to-order product service levels to the customer.
• Works together with the production team within an established Quality Management System keeping and maintaining a high level of manufacturing performance.
• Uses the contact lens order system (Focal Points) from "launch in production" building production orders through shipping.
• Maintains lens identification and traceability throughout the process steps.
• Reads and understands standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation. Assures compliance with established government regulations, quality standards, test protocols, maintenance requirements, and production SOPs.
• Accurately records data and observations during contact lens production and testing protocols.
• Provides direct input to daily production workflow to include system data entry and ongoing issues.
• Commands a working knowledge of the manufacturing processes in order to maintain awareness of process events that occur outside the lensmaker's direct responsibility that may impact product integrity / performance.
• Coordinates daily tasks with supervisor and co-workers maintaining production flow and service level performance.
• Handles incoming materials, replenishment of production supplies, and equipment maintenance. Maintains a clean and orderly workstation.
• Follows good safety practices and company policies related to keeping a safe workplace environment.
• May occasionally be expected to work overtime, as staffing needs require. 
• Participates in business-related projects and activities upon request of management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Must have basic computer skills and good verbal and written communication skills. Strong math skills are a plus.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination (handling of small parts).
• No experience required; on-the-job training is provided.
• Medical device manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

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For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $16.50 - $20.00 per hour].  The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance,  a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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

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Our Benefit Programs: https://www.bausch.com/careers/benefits/

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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