Description of Position:

The Lab Technician provides technical skills and supports within the production lab to ensure the production of quality eyewear within specifications of contracts and SWEEP policies.

SWEEP is seeking individuals with a documented disability to fill this position.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare materials for production

• Use production equipment to cut, refine, polish, coat, tint, and edge lenses to prescribed curves

• Complete Quality Assurance at various stages of production

• Assemble and align lenses into frames

• Keep equipment and work area clean

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to operate machinery safely within agency procedures, including safety rules and regulations

• Ability to assemble products to standards

• Strong fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination

• Ability to use small hand tools, including eyeglass screwdrivers

• Ability to concentrate on repetitive tasks and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently, including prioritizing tasks and monitoring errors

• Ability to meet productivity requirements

• Ability to work and communicate professionally with others in a confined work space

• Ability to follow policies and procedures

• Ability to tolerate demands, a changing work environment, and occasional unexpected events

• Ability to meet Universal Expectations of Employment

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position, including lifting up to 30 pounds, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, using fingers, tolerating strong odors, tolerating machinery noise, speaking, repetitive motion, extensive use of computer

Minimum Requirements:

• 18 years or older

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Preference for individuals with a documented, qualifying disability

• Documentation of successful completion of a background and fingerprint check as specified by Oregon law, as well as a urinalysis drug screen

• Full vaccination for Covid-19

Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position and is subject to change. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employment remains AT-WILL at all times.

Founded in 1972, Laurel Hill Center is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to help people with psychiatric disabilities make choices and acquire skills that increase their self-reliance and ability to live and work in the community. Laurel Hill Center serves nearly 600 Lane County adults annually.

Laurel Hill Center's SWEEP (Supported Work Experience & Employment Program) Optical is a state certified Qualified Rehabilitation Program. For those requesting preference due to a disability, documentation of a qualified disability is required at time of hire. Acceptable source of disability per OAR 125-055-0017 (1):

• Documentation of a disability from social security
• Completed DAS form of a disability from an Oregon licensed medical professional
• A letter from the United States Veterans Administration stating eligible for vocational rehabilitation services due to a disability
• Documentation from a Qualified Mental Health Professional of having a mental illness
• Documentation from DHS or a DHS community Developmental Disability Program of a current disability
• Documentation from the Oregon Commission for the Blind of a disability

Laurel Hill Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.