Sr Production Technician 1st shift

Brand: Walman Optical – Brooklyn Park, MN (55445). Full-time, 1st shift position in the Optical Coating department.

About the role

Responsible for all aspects of the Anti-Reflective (AR) Coating process to produce quality eyewear that meets customer standards. Primary responsibility is the daily operation and maintenance of large-capacity AR coating machines and final quality inspection of outgoing lenses. The Sr Production Technician adheres to the company’s quality and safety requirements during all operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate large-capacity AR coating machines.
• Perform daily and weekly maintenance of vacuum coating chambers and AR coating equipment.
• Maintain accurate logs of all processes and maintenance.
• Clean machines and prepare for operation.
• Inspect lenses for accuracy and defects; log scratches or other conditions.
• Place lenses into appropriate tooling based on diameter and shape.
• Load lenses into AR coating machine and select correct recipe and chemicals.
• Perform parts change-outs and maintenance in a timely manner.
• Conduct quality testing on finished product.
• Perform final inspection on batch-coated lenses to ensure cosmetic standards.
• Verify coating runs meet desired specifications.
• Troubleshoot machine/equipment problems and work with supervisor to resolve issues.
• Pack completed work; review rejected lenses and re-work or assign breakage codes.
• Sandblast machine parts as needed.
• Follow standard procedures while evaluating opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide recommendations to simplify jobs, eliminate non-value-added tasks, and reduce costs.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Participate in continuous improvement processes.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area.
• Comply with company, manufacturer, attendance, and safety policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and HIPAA-protected information.
• Assist others to maintain workflow and meet deadlines.
• Provide training, work direction, and technical guidance to less experienced employees.
• Attend in-house or sponsored training meetings as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to multi-task, orient to detail, and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and lift up to 15 pounds above head.
• Specific vision abilities required, including close vision.
• Exposure to hazardous substances/chemicals requiring safety training.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off/vacation.
• Employee discounts.
• Competitive bonus and/or commission plan (where applicable).

Pay

Starting at $20.75 per hour. Employee pay is determined by factors including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements.