Lead Glass Fabrication Operator

LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES 1•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Glass Fabrication Operator is a working lead role. This position will lead the Glass Fabrication department personnel in addition to performing the Glass Fabrication Operator responsibilities. This position works in a cross-functional team with engineers and technicians in a production environment to provide glass optics for high volume manufacturing. Reports to: Status: Production Manager Full-time; Non-Exempt Location: Workplace Status: Orlando, FL Onsite Responsibilities: Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; resolving problems and reporting results of the process flow Communicate job expectations to the team members, monitor performance compared to goals, and provide coaching as necessary Provide reports (including Excel and MRP systems) on production throughput, yield, and on-time delivery Implement company policies and procedures Ensure operation of equipment by submitting requests for repairs and/or maintenance Work with team members to fulfill production work orders Coordinate training for team members as required Champion the 5S and safety initiatives in Glass Fabrication and support other lean manufacturing techniques Maintain proper levels of supplies needed for production and submit requisitions as needed Maintain a safe working environment Adhere to all established safety rules and protocols Must be able to pass an OSHA Respirator Test and wear respirator intermittently Perform all job duties pertaining to glass fabrication operator Perform other duties as assigned Special Authority: Stop any nonconforming process(es) which may affect poor quality or customer satisfaction Report any halted nonconforming process(es) to production manager, quality department, and/or process engineer. Knowledge, ability and skills: Ability to work independently with little to no supervision Strong attention to detail with the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings Capable and willing to setup, adjust settings, and troubleshoot multiple optical manufacturing machinery and processes in the Glass Fabrication department Familiar with variety of raw materials properties and safety procedures when working with them in different states and combinations Experience with standard measurement equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and balances Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment Regularly required to sit, talk and hear Frequently required to walk or smell Occasional standing, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds Able to work with moderate level of noise Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.

Requirements

Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
Strong attention to detail with the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
Capable and willing to setup, adjust settings, and troubleshoot multiple optical manufacturing machinery and processes in the Glass Fabrication department
Familiar with variety of raw materials properties and safety procedures when working with them in different states and combinations
Experience with standard measurement equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and balances
Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Regularly required to sit, talk and hear
Frequently required to walk or smell
Occasional standing, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
Able to work with moderate level of noise
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
High school diploma, GED, and two (2) years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Must be authorized to work and reside in the US and must be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government to confirm with but not limited to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR), but not limited to U.S. export (ITAR) guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Previous Experience with optical grinding, polishing, edging, or precision assembly practices

Responsibilities

Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; resolving problems and reporting results of the process flow
Communicate job expectations to the team members, monitor performance compared to goals, and provide coaching as necessary
Provide reports (including Excel and MRP systems) on production throughput, yield, and on-time delivery
Implement company policies and procedures
Ensure operation of equipment by submitting requests for repairs and/or maintenance
Work with team members to fulfill production work orders
Coordinate training for team members as required
Champion the 5S and safety initiatives in Glass Fabrication and support other lean manufacturing techniques
Maintain proper levels of supplies needed for production and submit requisitions as needed
Maintain a safe working environment
Adhere to all established safety rules and protocols
Must be able to pass an OSHA Respirator Test and wear respirator intermittently
Perform all job duties pertaining to glass fabrication operator
Perform other duties as assigned
Stop any nonconforming process(es) which may affect poor quality or customer satisfaction
Report any halted nonconforming process(es) to production manager, quality department, and/or process engineer.