Machine Operator

Ensures proper operation of surface equipment by maintaining functionality, clearing errors, loading necessary materials, and keeping equipment clean and running efficiently throughout the shift.

• Maintains assigned equipment operational.
• Clears errors from the equipment and restarts the equipment.
• Ensures equipment has all necessary consumables loaded for operation (alloy, blocks, pads, polish, etc.)
• Ensures equipment is kept clean during the shift.
• Takes part in the scheduled equipment clean-up
• Informs management of equipment malfunction
• Informs management of quality issues
• Informs management of any equipment issues
• Keeps the area clean.
• Helping in other areas when needed.
• Helps with light calibration, setup, and maintenance operations. 
• Records data accurately from the equipment of the process as requested by management.
• Cross-trains on tasks from other areas of the lab

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Experience in the Optical Industry as it relates to ophthalmic lenses is desired.

• Experience working with Automated equipment, CNCs, or computers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able and willing to work as a team.

• Basic Math

• Must be able to work overtime, Saturdays and Sundays, and on some holidays when needed.

• Able to read and write English Language well.

• Able to memorize large amounts of data accurately.

• Computer skills (Windows, MS Office)

• Experience or knowledge working with automated equipment.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Work without constant supervision

• Able to record information as requested in manual logs or computers.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and use hands to manipulate.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, talk, or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

 Safety Requirements

• Basic understanding of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program and the Hazard Communication Program

• Closed-toe shoe required.

• Must use proper ergonomics when lifting.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• Must wear safety glasses.

• Other PPE might be required based on operation’s needs.