Production Specialist - 2nd Shift Surface

Position Summary

Produces eyewear in an efficient and timely manner. Provides quality products and services to each Optical Center. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates sophisticated optical manufacturing equipment
• Works with specialized equipment and precision hand tools
• Fabricates, assembles, treats, and handles lenses through different manufacturing processes
• Selects lens blanks, molds, tools, and polishing or grinding wheels according to production specifications
• Mounts and secures lens blanks or optical lenses in holding tools or chucks of cutting, polishing, grinding, or coating machines
• Starts machines to polish lenses
• Inspects lens blanks to detect flaws and verify smoothness of surface
• Cleans finished lenses using cloths and solvents
• Examine prescriptions, work orders, or broken or used eyeglasses to determine specifications for lenses, contact lenses, or other optical elements
• Performs functions to produce work that meets standards for quality and accuracy
• Maintains production output standards
• Partners with team to continuously improve processes
• Maintain safe work environment

Minimum Knowledge, Experience & Skills 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
• Optical experience a plus, but not required

Essential Functions & Work Requirements

• Able 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
• 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