What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patterns/Tracer Operator - Lithia Springs, GA position at Hoya Vision Care?
Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm; M-F
Rate: $18.00 per hour
Summary
The Patterns/Tracer Operator plays a critical role in the lens manufacturing process by operating specialized tracing equipment to capture precise frame and lens measurements. This position is essential to the lens manufacturing workflow, as the patterns created directly influence the final fit and quality of prescription lenses. The role requires technical precision and attention to detail to ensure accurate lens production and customer satisfaction.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate pattern tracing machines to capture frame specifications and lens shapes
- Inspect frames for proper shape and trace all frame types (hide a bevel, grooved, drilled)
- Modify frame shapes and process paper tracings as needed
- Remove lenses from frames and sort components appropriately
- Calibrate tracing equipment and log machine readings daily
- Generate accurate plastic patterns for lens manufacturing
- Maintain organized workstation and notify supervisor of any equipment issues
- Ensure quality standards are met throughout the tracing process
Key Skills Required
- Technical proficiency with tracing equipment and machinery, including calibration procedures
- Strong attention to detail and precision in measurements and quality assessment
- Understanding of various eyewear frame types (hide a bevel, grooved, drilled) and construction
- Ability to work with various frame styles, materials, and paper tracings
- Quality control mindset with ability to identify frame defects and irregularities
- Organizational skills for parts sorting and workstation maintenance
- Communication skills for reporting issues and machine performance to supervisors
- Data logging and record-keeping abilities
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and use hands for extended periods
- Frequent reaching, bending, and occasional sitting
- Lift up to 25 pounds regularly
- Close vision and focus adjustment abilities required
Driven by a passion for partnership as well as innovation, HOYA has been a partner to Eye Care Professionals for over 75 years, enabling them to give people the greatest gift, the gift of vision. We provide Eye Care Professionals with the lenses, consultation solutions and other services that help them to develop their practice while changing the way people see the world. We see them as visionaries, and everything we do is for them. Founded in Japan in 1941, today, HOYA has a presence in over 80 countries across the globe.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate pattern tracing machines to capture frame specifications and lens shapes
- Inspect frames for proper shape and trace all frame types (hide a bevel, grooved, drilled)
- Modify frame shapes and process paper tracings as needed
- Remove lenses from frames and sort components appropriately
- Calibrate tracing equipment and log machine readings daily
- Generate accurate plastic patterns for lens manufacturing
- Maintain organized workstation and notify supervisor of any equipment issues
- Ensure quality standards are met throughout the tracing process
Additional Duties
- Will be cross trained to perform other lab duties as assigned and when needed.
Key Skills Required
- Technical proficiency with tracing equipment and machinery, including calibration procedures
- Strong attention to detail and precision in measurements and quality assessment
- Understanding of various eyewear frame types (hide a bevel, grooved, drilled) and construction
- Ability to work with various frame styles, materials, and paper tracings
- Quality control mindset with ability to identify frame defects and irregularities
- Organizational skills for parts sorting and workstation maintenance
- Communication skills for reporting issues and machine performance to supervisors
- Data logging and record-keeping abilities
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and use hands for extended periods
- Frequent reaching, bending, and occasional sitting
- Lift up to 25 pounds regularly
- Close vision and focus adjustment abilities required
Safety Requirements
- Understanding of workplace safety programs
- Closed toe shoes and safety glasses when required
- Safe tool handling practices
- Moderate noise work environment
HOYA Group: Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA Corporation is a global technology and med-tech company and a leading supplier of innovative high-tech and medical products. HOYA’s divisions and business units research and develop products utilized in the healthcare and information technology fields. In the healthcare field, we provide medical device products such as eyeglasses, medical endoscopes, contact and intraocular lenses, orthopedic implants, surgical/therapeutic devices and medical device reprocessing and disinfection solutions. In the information technology field, we provide products such as optical lenses, photomasks and blanks used in the manufacturing process for semiconductor and LCD/OLED devices, text-to-speech, human resources and other software solutions and critical components for the mass memory and cloud storage industries. With over 150 offices and subsidiaries worldwide, HOYA currently employs a multinational workforce of 37,000 people.
HOYA Vision Care: As a global leader in optical technology, HOYA Vision Care is dedicated to providing innovative vision care solutions for every stage of a patient’s life. A steadfast partner to Eye Care Professionals around the world, it stands at the forefront of optical excellence. With a global presence, consisting of 43 laboratories and a growing team of 20,000 employees, HOYA Vision Care delivers innovative lenses and other vision care solutions to millions of people in 110 countries.
We focus on a better tomorrow, today. You can become part of our story. HOYA Vision Care is the place where you can act according to your strengths and evolve according to your aspirations. It’s a place where you can shape the way you work, guided by our CLEAR Values, and empowered by generations of expertise. You can get involved in our sustainability initiatives and choose to become a One Vision ambassador. You can give back the gift of sight to people all over the world by deciding to work with us.
We welcome people who challenge us to become better, who share our sense of purpose and who embrace growth so that our vision and mission align. We invite you to find out more, and together we can continue to provide vision for a lifetime.
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