Production Specialist - 1st Shift Surface

Shoptikal, LLC•De Pere, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At our proprietary lab in De Pere, WI, we manufacture quality eyewear for our eye care center patients at over 140 locations across the North and Midwest. With a focus on continuous improvement, we are always looking for motivated and innovative people that want to help us optimize the production and distribution of this process. As part of our manufacturing team, you will have access to state-of-the-art lens processing and finishing equipment to efficiently produce high-quality eyewear to keep our patients seeing their best. Enjoy on-the-job training in a clean and comfortable work environment and benefits including a fixed schedule working 1st or 2nd shift, 401k with match, and paid time off. Shopko Optical is seeking Production Specialists to join our team at our manufacturing facility in De Pere, Wisconsin. This role fabricates eyewear in an efficient and timely manner, provides quality products and services to each Optical Center, and performs key tasks within the department thoroughly, accurately, and efficiently. Ensures laboratory standards are followed and service levels are maintained under the direction and guidance of the Production Manager.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to learn and perform production-related tasks
Strong written and oral communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two-way verbal communication
Able to read and write at a high school graduate level
Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Able to operate various office equipment and Optical Lab equipment
Demonstrate physical agility (bending, climbing, twisting, squatting, lifting, pushing, reaching, etc.) on a repetitive basis
Ability to lift an average of 25 pounds on a repetitive basis
Ability to see (Near, Distance, Color, and Depth Perception)
Manual and finger dexterity, as well as hand/arm steadiness
Ability to grip and hold items
Good eye and hand coordination
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours to meet established deadlines
Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development

Nice To Haves

Optical experience a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Operate sophisticated optical manufacturing equipment
Work with specialized equipment and precision hand tools
Fabricate, assemble, treat and handle lenses through different manufacturing processes
Select lens blanks, molds, tools and polishing or grinding wheels according to production specifications
Mount and secure lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing, grinding or coating machines
Set dials and start machines to polish lenses
Inspect lens blanks to detect flaws and verify smoothness of surface
Clean finished lenses using cloths and solvents
Inspects lens blanks to detect flaws, verify smoothness of surface, and ensure thickness of coating on lenses
Cleans finished lenses and eyeglasses, using cloths and solvents
Examine prescriptions, work orders or broken or used eyeglasses to determine specifications for lenses, contact lenses or other optical elements
Perform functions to produce work that meets standards for quality and accuracy
Maintain production output standards
Partner with team to continuously improve processes
Follows all company and lab policies and guidelines
Adheres to safety guidelines and OSHA regulations
Performs exercise before reporting to work station
Ensures machinery is operating effectively
Ensures orders are fabricated only if a work ticket is provided
Fabricates all orders in accordance with the ANSI and company standards
Understands chemicals prior to use
Follows Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) procedures
Follows lockout tag out and Haz Com procedures