Manufacturing Technician (Mon-Fri 1:30pm-10:00pm)

The Lab Technician is responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate processing of products in the lab.  Lab Technicians will be assigned an essential function, where he/she will work the predominant portion of their daily work schedule, as well as being expected to perform work in additional essential functions as business needs dictate.

 

• Use a tracing machine to measure frame; Print and match paperwork to corresponding trays; Read job ticket to determine the location of lens needed and pull from bin placing correctly in tray; Deliver tray to appropriate location to be scanned, verified and de-boxed

• Invoice and package finished jobs; scan and bin jobs into proper customer box to be shipped

• Sort and receive frames into system placing frames in appropriate colored trays

• Secure optical lens / blanks in holding tools for generating, polishing, and coating; Operate equipment and clear machine errors; Maintain tools for production equipment

• Operate finishing equipment and clear out machine errors; Mount, secure and align finished lens in frames using precision hand tools; Edge lens appropriately so that lens can be inserted into frames

• Place lens in lens holder and tint to specified color; Mark lenses appropriately to achieve proper tint axis; Change tint colors as needed

• Unload lens into lens trays; Mark and inspect lenses; Sort and pre- inspect lenses and operate AR coating machines

• Remove processed surfaced lenses from alloy block at end of surfacing process and reclaim the alloy in a reclaim tank

• Inspect lens blank to detect surface flaws; Examine prescriptions & work orders according to standards using precision instruments; Wash and clean lenses and eyeglasses using cloths and solvents; Perform cosmetic inspection

• Work daily toward meeting production expectations set by management 

• Always perform and comply with all job functions according to documented standard operating procedures

• Meet or exceed established performance thresholds in all core and secondary job functions 

• Report all known products, processes, and/or reporting defects and inefficiencies to supervisory personnel

• Participate in team, department, and company-wide meetings as scheduled; Actively participate in team discussions and provide feedback to maintain and improve the work environment 

• Ensure that work area is clean and organized and prepared for the next shift with all items in their designated locations

• Utilize proper handling techniques and equipment to minimize damages and reduce injuries 

• Follow and uphold all OSHA and company safety guidelines, policies, and  regulations

• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate

• Other duties as assigned

 

None

 

• Ability to follow procedure and contribute as an individual and a team member

• Lab Technician I: No specific prior work experience required; training provided to enable employees to perform the minimum essential functions identified by their respective lab/department

• Lab Technician II: Minimum six (6) months of optical manufacturing experience in same or similar position prior to skills assessment to determine ability to perform all applicable essential functions identified by their respective lab/department

Desired Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment

• Computer literate 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment is a climate-controlled manufacturing facility with moderate noise.

 

Travel for this position would be minimal if at all.