Optical Production Technician - CHI

HOYA Group • Franklin Park, IL

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About The Position

Join the lens manufacturing team as a Production / Maintenance Lab Technician. This hybrid role supports production operations and product quality by troubleshooting complex machine issues, repairing and calibrating equipment, performing preventative maintenance on optical and industrial machinery, and operating lab processing equipment. The technician is cross-trained and required to support multiple facets of pre-production and production-floor operations.

The schedule is Monday through Friday: Monday and Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 11:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.; and Thursday and Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The rate is $21 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One-year certification from a college or technical school, or two years of directly related maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Basic mechanical skills for troubleshooting and equipment repair.
• Experience with basic computer programs and work order systems.
• Ability to work independently and make critical equipment decisions.
• Manual dexterity for precision work and equipment manipulation.

Nice To Haves

• Optical experience in tracing, blocking, edging, and final inspecting.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on production machines.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly calibrations and preventative maintenance on the Bisphera, TBA, 641, EzeFit, and 7E edgers, conveyor belt, and tray-stacking systems.
• Maintain current parts inventory in Excel and track parts or equipment shipped out for repair.
• Perform calibration and verify that test standards meet required tolerances.
• Manage repair and calibration of tools and measurement devices.
• Install optical equipment and collaborate with engineering teams.
• Maintain control and traceability of tooling for shop and vendor operations.
• Update calibration methods and procedures as required.
• Keep logs of equipment errors and correction methods from various vendors.
• Perform general building maintenance repairs.
• Receive and stock deliveries and clean the vacuum system quarterly.
• Ensure facility infrastructure supports production operations.
• Respond to facility maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain safe and functional work environments across all production areas.
• Inspect chemical cabinets, fire extinguishers, exit signs, AEDs, and alarms monthly and document inspections.
• Support multiple facets of pre-production and production-floor operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED