At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

National Vision, Inc. (NVI) is one of the largest optical retailers in the United States.  We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality. 

Right now we're looking for experienced, skilled Maintenance Technicians to join our growing optical manufacturing team in Lawrenceville, GA. on the night shift operations.

The Maintenance Technician II is a fully qualified technician who may be tasked to repair and maintain any equipment or process in the facility and maintain a clean and safe environment for all associates.  Typical equipment will include, but not be limited to, automated CNC-type cutting and grinding of optical lenses, material handling conveyor systems, liquid coolant filtering systems, industrial vacuum systems, industrial HVAC units, and general facilities maintenance.

The starting pay for this position is $23.26 per hour and may be reviewed dependent on previous experience, knowledge, and work history.  The work schedule is a unique base schedule of three 12 hour shifts per week.

Night Shift Schedule:

• Sunday - Tuesday  4:00 pm to 4:30 am
•                          OR
• Wednesday - Friday 4:00 pm to 4:30 am
• Overtime may be scheduled if needed 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preventative and Reactive maintenance as needed throughout the facility including facilities maintenance.
• Responsible for maintaining all maintenance-related software programs such as PM logs, material acquisition logs, etc. in whatever maintenance software programs are used in the Facility.
• Responsible for maintaining all maintenance-related software programs such as PM logs, material acquisition logs, etc. in whatever maintenance software programs are used in the Facility.
• Responsible for securing machine parts at the lowest cost.  
• Communicates with various Help Desks (foreign and domestic) to fix various machines.
• Fabricates systems and machines to make production easier or of better quality.
• Suggests procedure changes to improve department efficiency.
• Follows all safety rules and protocols rigorously.

Physical Job Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional heavy lifting and positioning of large equipment. Ability to bend and reach as required.
• Must be able to occasionally move items sometimes in excess of 50 lbs.
• Use of both basic and complex tools and equipment in sometimes cramped or awkward environments.
• Use of all necessary safety and PPE equipment as required.

Position Requirements:

• High School degree or equivalent required. Associate or Technical certifications preferred. 
• 2-5 years previous experience in industrial maintenance, diagnosis, and repair (electro/mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulics, servo drives, HVAC, etc.)
• No specific optical maintenance experience required for this position.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Familiarity with both American and European electrical and electronic diagramming and schematics.
• Experience working with PLC’s.  PLC programming a plus.
• Requires accuracy to such a degree that loss through errors would cause waste or delay, and potentially significant cost to the organization.
• Non-Repetitive job requiring mental effort, and a high degree of problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry our instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

What are the benefits?
National Vision offers a competitive benefits package including Health and Dental Insurance, 401k with company match, Flex Spending Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Personal Time Off, and much more. Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.

National Vision is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.