Lab Surface - Technician - 2Nd Shift

SUMMARY
Maintains surface equipment working, clears errors from equipment, and ensures cleanliness and proper operation of assigned equipment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains assigned equipment operational
Clears errors from equipment and restarts 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 of scheduled equipment clean up
Informs management of equipment malfunction
Informs management of quality issues
Informs management of any equipment issues
Keeps area clean
Help in other areas when needed
Helps with light calibration, setup, and maintenance operations.
Records data accurately from equipment of process as requested by management
Cross trains on tasks from other areas of the lab

Secondary Duties

Help in other areas when needed, such as Lab Re-do's, Breakage analysis and assembly work
Keep the workstation clean

QUALIFICATIONS
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 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, 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 required by this job 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 shoes 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 operations needs

Non-Exclusive
The duties outlined in this document are not limited to what is presented and are not exclusive. You may be asked from time to time to perform additional duties by your supervisor.