Production Technician

EssilorLuxottica Group•Brooklyn Park, MN

13d

About The Position

The Production Technician performs all aspects of the hard coating and washing process for lenses at Walman Optical’s coating facility. The role includes inspecting lenses, reprocessing cosmetic defects, maintaining machine baths, and adding chemicals. The technician follows company quality and safety requirements throughout operations and maintains confidentiality of proprietary and HIPAA-protected information. This position involves exposure to one or more hazardous substances or chemicals and requires safety training.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to perform detail-oriented cosmetic inspections quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment and to multitask.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Close vision.
Ability to complete required safety training for exposure to hazardous substances or chemicals.

Responsibilities

Separate envelopes and groups by coating type and date, verify envelope information, place envelopes in the appropriate bins, and identify special instructions.
Clean and inspect lenses for scratches and other surface conditions, and log any defects found.
Rack lenses onto appropriate tooling.
Inspect lenses coming out of hard coating machines in accordance with inspection standards and best practices to ensure outgoing quality.
Reprocess rejected lenses properly.
Perform daily chemical testing and additions for cleaning and coating tanks, and keep daily supplies stocked.
Pack and ship completed work.
Review breakage and assign appropriate codes.
Perform daily and weekly upkeep of relevant equipment, including wash lines, coating lines, and ovens.
Sandblast machine parts as needed.
Participate in continuous improvement processes.
Maintain the department work area and common areas in a neat, clean, and organized condition.
Follow company and manufacturer policies and procedures, including attendance and safety rules and regulations.
Assist coworkers as needed to keep work current, meet deadlines, and maintain an even workload; cooperate with employees and demonstrate a good attitude.
Complete an acceptable quantity and quality of work on time.
Provide training, work direction, and technical guidance to less experienced employees.
Attend in-house or sponsored training meetings when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.