Optical Production Technician - CHI

Schedule: Mon-Tues: 10:00am-6:30pm, Wed: 11:30pm-8:00pm, Thurs-Fri: 6:00am-2:30pm (M-F)

Rate: $21/hr.

Summary
Join our lens manufacturing team as a Production / Maintenance Lab Technician. This is a hybrid role responsible for troubleshooting complex machine issues, performing equipment repairs and calibrations, executing preventative maintenance on optical and industrial machinery, and operating critical lab processing equipment to ensure optimal production operations and product quality.

Responsibilities
Machine Maintenance & Repair – 30%. 
•    Execute scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on production machines.
•    Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly, calibrations and preventative maintenance on the - Bisphera, TBA, 641, EzeFit & 7E edgers, conveyor belt and tray stacking systems.
•    Maintain current parts inventory in excel. Track any parts / equipment shipped out for repair. 
•    Perform calibration and verify test standards meet required tolerances
•    Manage repair and calibration of tools and measurement devices
•    Install optical equipment and collaborate with engineering teams
•    Maintain control and traceability of tooling for shop and vendor operations
•    Update calibration methods and procedures as required
•    Keep logs if equipment errors and correction methods from various vendors.

Facilities Maintenance – 10%
•    Perform general building maintenance repairs
•    Receive and stock deliveries, clean vacuum system quarterly
•    Ensure facility infrastructure supports production operations
•    Respond to facility maintenance requests in a timely manner
•    Maintain safe and functional work environments across all production areas
•    Inspect chemical cabinets, fire extinguisher, exit signs, AED & Alarms monthly and document.

Lab Technician (Pre-Product & Production) – 60%
•    Will be cross-trained and required to support multiple facets of pre-production and production floor operations.

Key Skills Required
•    Basic mechanical skills for troubleshooting and equipment repair. 
•    Experience with basic computer programs and work order systems
•    Ability to work independently and make critical equipment decisions
•    Manual dexterity for precision work and equipment manipulation

Education
•    High School Diploma or GED required
•    One-year certification from college/technical school OR two years directly related maintenance experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
•    Optical experience in tracing, blocking, edging and final inspecting a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements
•    Ability to stand, walk, and use hands for extended periods
•    Occasionally required to stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
•    Frequent hand manipulation, reach with hands and arms and tactile operations
•    Lift and move up to 25 pounds regularly, 50 pounds on occasion
•    Occasionally required to use stools or ladders to reach high shelving
•    Close vision abilities and capacity to adjust focus