Production Technician (2nd shift) - Walman Optical
About The Position
The Production Technician sets up, operates, and performs basic maintenance on equipment in an assigned surface or finish area of laboratory production. The role includes inspecting lens products, interpreting prescription work tickets and special prescriptions, and translating prescription requirements into finished products. The technician follows established procedures and uses specified equipment to carry out production work, including lens washing and surface or cosmetic inspection, tool cutting and replacement, and daily equipment setup. The position also involves routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, preparing wash-process solutions when applicable, maintaining supplies and calibration logs, and communicating production or equipment issues to supervisors. The technician keeps work areas organized, follows company and laboratory policies and safety procedures, cooperates with colleagues to meet production needs, and may provide training and technical guidance to less experienced employees. The work requires safety training due to exposure to one or more hazardous substances or chemicals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years of laboratory work experience.
- Ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic high-school-level math skills.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Close vision and color vision.
- Complete safety training for exposure to one or more hazardous substances or chemicals.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory production work in the assigned area, using a Lensometer to inspect lens products against basic lens power requirements.
- Interpret prescription work tickets and special prescriptions, and translate prescription requirements into finished products.
- Operate specified production equipment according to established procedures.
- Set up equipment for daily production in accordance with UPS.
- Perform basic and routine maintenance on assigned equipment, including wheel and motor/spindle changes and tool cutting, selection, or replacement.
- Troubleshoot production and equipment problems, advise the supervisor of issues, and suggest possible remedies.
- Prepare solutions for the wash process when applicable and keep daily supplies stocked.
- Assist the supervisor with managing shop supply inventories.
- Perform lens washing and surface or cosmetic inspection as assigned.
- Carry out daily, weekly, and quarterly equipment calibration and maintain calibration log sheets as directed.
- Communicate with all levels of the lab to support understanding and proper application of company policies, practices, and procedures.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area and department common areas.
- Follow company and laboratory policies, attendance rules, and safety regulations, and maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
- Assist coworkers as needed to keep work current, meet deadlines, and maintain an even workload.
- Provide training, work direction, and technical guidance to less experienced employees, and attend training meetings when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health care
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off/vacation
- Employee discounts
- Potential competitive bonus and/or commission plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
