Job Fair - Lab Technicians/Warehouse Needed (Tuesday June 30th 2026 from 10am-2pm CST)
ABB OPTICAL GROUP is hosting a
JOB FAIR/OPEN HOUSE on
Tuesday June 30th from 10am - 2pm CST at our
Wood River, IL location.
Our address is 90 Enviro Way, Wood River, IL 62095
Apply today to reserve your spot!
Lab Technicians -
Full time positions are available on First & Second, to fit your schedule.
1st shift: 6am-2:30pm CST
2nd shift: 3:30pm-12 CST
As a Lab Technician, you will have the opportunity to train in multiple areas that fit your skill set. Some potential duties include:
• Become a machine operator and operate state of the art CNC machinery.
• Receive incoming frames and orders to start our manufacturing process.
• Ship lenses and frames to multiple locations across the United States.
• Operate state of the art equipment in thin film coating processes.
• Assemble multiple types of frames using hand tools.
• Learn multiple processes for different lens types and manufacturers.
• Learn quality control process.
• Work safely and quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Learn job skills that last a lifetime and cross train in additional areas around the lab.
As a Full time Lab Technician, you will be eligible for:
• Pay based on experience plus up to $1 shift differential for second and third shift.
• 3 weeks of paid time off per year, which increases as you grow with ABB.
• Full Benefit package including health, dental, disability, life, and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with a 3 ½% company match.
• Up to $5,250 of tuition reimbursement per year
• Temperature controlled work environment with casual dress.
To become a Lab Technician, you will need to:
• Be a team player with a positive attitude who strives to perform at your best daily.
• Have attention to detail, accuracy, repetition, and fine motor skills.
• Be able to stand for most of your shift and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach throughout your shift.
• Have the ability to occasionally lift up to 25lbs.
• Follow our core values of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus and One Team!
We have immediate Lab Technician openings for full time and part time! Overtime opportunities available in most departments.
For U.S. Candidates
Compensation Range
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $15.00-17.00 per hour. This represents the good-faith estimate of the compensation range at the time of posting.
Actual pay will be based on job-related factors, which may include:
- Geographic location
- Relevant experience
- Education and qualifications
- Job-related skills
- Internal equity considerations
- Applicable minimum wage laws
This position may also be eligible for a bonus and/or commission plan, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.
US employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
- Vacation and/or Sick time
- Holiday pay
- Birthday PTO
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, ABB Optical will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HR@abboptical.com.
ABB Optical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.
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