Sr Production Technician

EssilorLuxottica Group•Brooklyn Park, MN

3d•$21

About The Position

The Sr Production Technician is responsible for all aspects of the anti-reflective (AR) coating process, producing eyewear that meets customer standards. The role primarily involves operating and maintaining large-capacity AR coating machines and performing final quality inspections of outgoing lenses. The technician must follow company quality and safety requirements, including procedures for work involving hazardous substances or chemicals. The position also provides training, work direction, and technical guidance to less experienced employees. The technician supports continuous improvement, helps maintain an organized work area, and works cooperatively with colleagues to keep production current and meet deadlines.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
Ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and lift up to 15 pounds above head.
Close vision.

Responsibilities

Operate large-capacity AR coating machines and perform daily and weekly maintenance of vacuum coating chambers and related equipment.
Maintain accurate, current logs of machine processes and maintenance.
Clean machines and prepare them for operation.
Inspect lenses for accuracy, scratches, and other surface defects, and log any issues found.
Place lenses into appropriate tooling based on lens diameter and shape.
Load lenses into the AR coating machine and select the correct recipe and chemicals for each coating process.
Perform parts change-outs and other maintenance in a timely manner.
Conduct necessary quality testing on finished products.
Perform final inspections of batch-coated lenses, verify cosmetic standards, and confirm coating runs meet specifications.
Troubleshoot machine and equipment problems and work with the supervisor to resolve issues.
Pack completed work.
Review rejected lenses and rework them or assign appropriate breakage codes.
Sandblast machine parts as needed.
Follow standard procedures and recommend process improvements that simplify work, eliminate non-value-added tasks, and reduce costs.
Communicate company policies, practices, and procedures effectively across organizational levels.
Participate in continuous improvement processes.
Keep the work area and department common areas neat, clean, and organized.
Follow company and manufacturer policies and procedures, attendance requirements, and safety rules; maintain confidentiality of proprietary and HIPAA-protected 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.