Production Maintenance Technician - CHI

HOYA Group • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Join our lens manufacturing team as a Operations Technician, a hybrid role responsible for troubleshooting complex machine issues, performing equipment repairs, executing preventative maintenance on optical and industrial machinery, and operating critical lab processing equipment to ensure optimal production operations and product quality. Responsibilities: Machine Maintenance & Repair – 30% Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, piping, and electrical systems throughout the laboratory. Execute scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on production machines. Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly, calibrations and preventative maintenance on the - Bisphera, TBA, 641, EzeFit & 7E edgers, conveyor belt and tray stacking systems. Complete timely production machine repairs and document processes in work order tracking system. Maintain current parts inventory in excel. Track any parts / equipment shipped out for repair. Perform calibration and verify test standards meet required tolerances Manage repair and calibration of tools and measurement devices Install optical equipment and collaborate with engineering teams Interpret engineering schematics and procedures for machine diagnostics Maintain control and traceability of tooling for shop and vendor operations Update calibration methods and procedures as required Keep logs if equipment errors and correction methods from various vendors. Facilities Maintenance – 10% Perform general building maintenance repairs 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 extinguisher, exit signs, AED & Alarms monthly and document. Lab Technician (Pre-Product & Production) – 60% Will be cross-trained and required to support multiple facets of pre-production and production floor operations.

Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting and equipment repair abilities
• Proficiency reading technical documentation and specifications
• 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
• High School Diploma or GED required
• One-year certification from college/technical school OR two years directly related maintenance experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Ability to stand, walk, and use hands for extended periods
• Occasionally required to stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequent hand manipulation, reach with hands and arms and tactile operations
• Lift and move up to 25 pounds regularly, 50 pounds on occasion
• Occasionally required to use stools or ladders to reach high shelving
• Close vision abilities and capacity to adjust focus
• Understanding of workplace safety programs
• Wear required PPE (closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, long sleeved shirts)
• Safe tool handling practices
• Moderate to loud noise work environment with moving machinery

Nice To Haves

• Optical experience in tracing, blocking, edging and final inspecting a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, piping, and electrical systems throughout the laboratory.
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on production machines.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly, calibrations and preventative maintenance on the - Bisphera, TBA, 641, EzeFit & 7E edgers, conveyor belt and tray stacking systems.
• Complete timely production machine repairs and document processes in work order tracking system.
• Maintain current parts inventory in excel. Track any parts / equipment shipped out for repair.
• Perform calibration and verify test standards meet required tolerances
• Manage repair and calibration of tools and measurement devices
• Install optical equipment and collaborate with engineering teams
• Interpret engineering schematics and procedures for machine diagnostics
• Maintain control and traceability of tooling for shop and vendor operations
• Update calibration methods and procedures as required
• Keep logs if equipment errors and correction methods from various vendors.
• Perform general building maintenance repairs
• 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 extinguisher, exit signs, AED & Alarms monthly and document.
• Will be cross-trained and required to support multiple facets of pre-production and production floor operations.

What This Job Offers

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