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| Location: | Farmers Branch, TX |
LeadProduction Lab Technician
Job Description
Under the direction of the Central Lab Production Manager and shift Production Manager, the Lead Production Lab Technician directs the lab workflow to ensure quality and production goals while maintaining cleanliness and equipment maintenance standards for each area of the Central Lab: Surfacing, Finishing, and Inspection
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures that the quality and workmanship of Central Lab eyewear meets the standards set by Eyemart Express
In collaboration with maintenance supervisors on staff, directs lab operators in their assigned maintenance tasks.
Maintain a turnaround time of less than three days on lab orders.
Develops the optical knowledge and professional skills of their team members
On duty supervision for equipment operators to clear errors, repair machines and support production as needed.
Education and Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience working in an optical lab or technical setting
Experience leading production or laboratory teams
Industry knowledge of the following equipment preferred: CCU, CCP, HSC, CCL, CT-100, 44R, MR3, and comparable automated lab equipment
Background in machine repair preferred
Background in coating process and technology preferred
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours per day per scheduled shift)
Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to approximately 45 lbs, on rare occasions aid in moving heavy lab equipment
Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
Ability to operate basic office equipment
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to multi-task
Ability to identify and solve problems, and facilitate problem solving
Attention to detail
Time management skills - ability to prioritize and work quickly and efficiently when there are multiple customers to assist
Ability to deal with stressful situations such as dissatisfied customers
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.