Sr Production Technician
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 operates and maintains large-capacity AR coating machines and performs final quality inspections of outgoing lenses. The technician must follow company quality and safety requirements throughout operations and provide training, work direction, and technical guidance to less experienced employees. The position includes preparing and operating coating equipment, inspecting and processing lenses, selecting appropriate tooling, recipes, and chemicals, completing routine maintenance and troubleshooting, testing and inspecting finished products, and packing completed work. The technician also maintains accurate process and maintenance logs, participates in continuous improvement, keeps work areas organized, and follows company and manufacturer policies, including confidentiality requirements. The role involves exposure to hazardous substances or chemicals and requires safety training.
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 ability.
- Ability to complete required safety training for exposure to hazardous substances or chemicals.
Responsibilities
- Operate large-capacity anti-reflective coating machines and perform daily and weekly maintenance on vacuum coating chambers and related equipment.
- Maintain current and accurate logs of machine processes and maintenance.
- Clean machines and prepare them for operation.
- Inspect lenses for accuracy and surface defects, and log scratches or other conditions.
- Place lenses in appropriate tooling based on lens diameter and shape.
- Load lenses into coating machines and select the correct recipe and chemicals for each coating process.
- Complete parts change-outs and other maintenance in a timely manner.
- Perform quality testing on finished products.
- Inspect batch-coated lenses, verify cosmetic standards, and confirm coating runs meet specifications.
- Troubleshoot machine and equipment problems and work with a 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, or reduce costs.
- Communicate effectively across the organization about company policies, practices, and procedures.
- Participate in continuous improvement processes.
- Keep work and common areas neat, clean, and organized.
- Follow company and manufacturer policies and procedures, including attendance and safety rules; protect confidential 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.
- Attend in-house or sponsored training meetings when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health care
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off/vacation
- Employee discounts
- Competitive bonus and/or commission plan may be offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
