Machine Operator

Hoya
United States, Texas, Lewisville
651 East Corporate Drive (Show on map)
Nov 26, 2025
Prepare, coat, and inspect lenses; operate equipment, follow SOPs, maintain cleanliness, meet production goals, and comply with safety protocols. Responsibilities: Primary Duties Follow all SOPs 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 the Hard Coat Dipping Machine. Visual inspection of the lenses after Hard Coating. Use the Oven to cure the coating. Use a stripping machine to strip lens coatings or coatings from racks Reject bad coating on lenses Help routing work in the AR-Preparation room Maintains the 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 the workflow or the Supervisor Handling flammable/corrosive materials daily Light record keeping on machine maintenance Maintain the cleanliness of the lab Perform duties as requested by the Supervisor Maintain the machine clean inside and out Maintain the 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 Good hand-eye coordination Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Able and willing to work as a team Basic Math Must be able to work Overtime, Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays when needed 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 the ability to adjust focus. During maintenance, employees are required to squat, stretch, twist, bend, and be able to work in tight areas. Safety Requirements Closed-toe shoes are required with heel support. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, 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, face mask, and lab coat as required by the task.