Machine Operator - Hard Coating Technician -2710

Join The Hoya Vision Care Team! For over 60 years, HOYA Vision Care has been a passionate leader in optical technology innovation.  As a manufacturer of high quality, high performing eyeglass lenses, we continuously aim to bring the best possible vision care solutions to eye care professionals.   We are currently hiring a Full-Time Optical Machine Operator – 3rd Shift    *Work schedule is 9:00pm to 6:00am (Monday through Friday) and  Crew-2 (Wednesday 12:00pm-6:00pm. and Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:00am-6:00pm)   Employee Benefits: ·       Health/Dental/Vision/Disability Insurance ·       Tuition Reimbursement ·       401K plans ·       PTO and Paid Holidays ·       And more! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Primary Duties Follow all SOP’s and best practices for the AR/HV department Ensure lenses are clean of dust and debris Inspection, sorting, washing, and prepping lenses for Hard Coating. Operate Backside Coating machines. Set up lenses into racks, feed racks into Hard Coat Dipping Machine. Visual inspection of the lenses after Hard Coating. Use Oven to cure coating Use stripping machine to strip lens coatings or coatings from racks Reject bad coating on lenses Help routing work in the AR-Preparation room Maintains workstation clean and organized Able to work on computer-controlled equipment Maintains hourly production goals   Secondary Duties Be able to multi-task, as required by workflow or Supervisor Handling flammable/corrosive materials daily Light record keeping on machine maintenance Maintain cleanliness of the lab Perform duties as requested by Supervisor Maintain the machine clean inside and out Maintain workstation and work areas clean and organized   QUALIFICATIONS Education High School Diploma or GED   Experience Experience in the Optical Industry as it relates to ophthalmic lenses is desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Able and willing to work as a team Basic Math Must be able to work Overtime, Saturdays and Sundays and some holidays when needed Good hand to eye coordination Able to read and write English Language well Able to analyze and record yield data accurately Experience or knowledge working with automated equipment Problem solving skills Work without constant supervision 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, handle or feel.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. During maintenance, employee required to squat, stretch, twist, bend, and be able to work inside tight areas.