Hi-Vision Coating - Team Leader - 1St Shift

HOYA and Seiko Driven by passion for innovation and development, Hoya Vision is constantly moving boundaries.  By use of extensive research and cutting- edge technology we provide tailored optimized experiences - both for the eye care professional and the spectacle wearer. 

SUMMARY

Leads AR department processes to make sure SOPs are followed, ensure staff is properly trained, and equipment is maintained. Learns all operations of the AR lab to be able to assist at any workstation. Helps troubleshoot quality issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Production, movement, and quality of AR-coated lenses
2. Communicate any operation, quality, or safety issues to management
3. Verifies equipment is ready for operation before the start of the shift
4. Handling flammable/corrosive materials daily, follow all AR dept SOPs
5. Ensure lenses are clean of dust and debris
6. Inspection, sorting, washing, and prepping lenses for AR coating
7. Setting up lenses into domes, setting domes into AR machine
8. Machine maintenance and repair, including cleaning and scrubbing of exterior machine parts. Cleaning and scrubbing inside of the machine, sandblasting
9. Maintains workstation clean and organized

1. Train and cross-train backup support
2. Be able to multi-task, as required by workflow or AR Manager
3. Light record keeping on machine maintenance
4. Maintain cleanliness of the lab
5. Perform duties as requested by Lab Manager
6. Prepping machine parts for maintenance

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 memorize large amounts of data accurately
• Experience or knowledge working with automated equipment
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer knowledge
• 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 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. During maintenance, employees are required to squat, stretch, twist, bend, and be able to work inside the tight areas.

Safety Requirements

• Basic understanding of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program and the Hazard Communication Program
• Closed-toe shoe required with heel support
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Must wear safety glasses, gloves, and/or finger cuffs as required by the task

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.

 At HOYA, our foundation is built upon a diverse and inclusive work environment.  Together, our differences are key to maintaining an inclusive culture that supports and inspires employee's uniqueness.  Our differences ignite our innovation and connects us to our diverse customers and communities we serve. 
 We're passionate about maintaining an inclusive work environment, not only because it's the right thing to do, it promotes and celebrates differences.  We are also committed to providing equal opportunity to people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identifications, disabilities, ages, philosophies, and veteran statuses at all levels of the organization.
Hoya and Seiko Optical is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender, handicap or disability, or any other category protected by federal state or local law.