• Job Description

  Req#: 439557
  At our proprietary lab in De Pere, WI, we manufacture quality eyewear for our eye care center patients at over 140 locations across the North and Midwest. With a focus on continuous improvement, we are always looking for motivated and innovative people that want to help us optimize the production and distribution of this process.

  As part of our manufacturing team, you will have access to state-of-the-art lens processing and finishing equipment to efficiently produce high-quality eyewear to keep our patients seeing their best.

  Enjoy on-the-job training in a clean and comfortable work environment and benefits including a fixed schedule working 1st or 2nd shift, 401k with match, and paid time off.

  Equipment Lead, 2nd Shift Sign on Bonus, $1000
  Base pay starts at $28 hour, plus $2 extra shift premium!

  
  

  POSITION SUMMARY:

  Assist Equipment Manager with the day-to-day operations of the department’s functions and duties. Coordinate the maintenance of all optical equipment in a timely, efficient and detailed manner. Provide quality service to the Optical Lab and Optical stores. Train Equipment Specialists as well as coordinate their daily work activities.

  Taking Care of our Teams who Take Care of our Patients

  • Competitive Wages & Incentives
  • 401K with Match
  • Vacation Pay/Personal Day
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Sick Pay for Hourly Teammates
  • Health & Wellbeing Benefits
  • Voluntary/Cafeteria Offerings
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • On the Job Training & Certification
  • Teammate Recognition Program

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  OPERATIONS

  •Prepare trip itineraries for new, remodel or preventive maintenance store visits with consideration to new/remodel store timeline and to not interfere with Doctor schedules or affect budgeted expenses or payroll

  •Ensure Optical store and Optical Lab equipment installations, maintenance and repairs are completed accurately, efficiently and at the most convenient time

  •Assist Equipment Manager in purchasing equipment for new and remodel stores as well as replacement equipment for Optical stores ensuring shipments arrive on schedule and within established budgets

  •Ensure accuracy of maintenance paperwork and record keeping

  •Plan preventive maintenance to ensure timely completion

  •Schedule adequate coverage to limit wait times for Optical stores and Lab

  •Ensure all areas of Optical Lab facility and grounds are properly maintained

  •Follow proper procedures when Optical Lab facility issues are reported

  •Perform equipment duties alongside Equipment Department teammates

  TRAINING AND IMPROVEMENT

  •Ensure Equipment teammates have received applicable Optical Lab training to perform all aspects of their job including safe and efficient equipment operations in addition to work and safety procedures as outlined in their respective job description

  •Ensure Equipment team is up to date on product and part availability

  •Attend vendor seminars for repair and preventive maintenance training on all new and automated equipment

  •Engage in on-going training along with Equipment team to diagnose a variety of equipment related issues.

  •Provide manager with input for teammate’s performance reviews and development plans

  •Partner with teammates in Equipment Department to give performance feedback

  •Recommend or implement measures to motivate teammates and to improve morale, production methods, efficiency, equipment performance, productivity and product quality

  MAINTAIN SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT

  •Ensure teammates follow all Optical Lab and company policies and adhere to safety related guidelines and OSHA regulations

  •Ensure machinery is operating safely and effectively

  •Perform stretching before reporting to workstation

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS:

  •Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two-way verbal communication

  •Able to read and write at a high school graduate level

  •Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

  •Able to operate various office equipment and Optical Lab equipment

  • Demonstrate physical agility (bending, climbing, twisting, squatting, lifting, pushing, reaching, etc.) on a repetitive basis

  •Ability to lift an average of 25-35 pounds on a repetitive basis and up to 75 pounds

  •Ability to climb to heights up to 50 feet

  •Ability to operate a pallet jack and high reach lift (training provided)

  •Ability to see (Near, Distance, Color, and Depth Perception)

  •Manual and finger dexterity, as well as hand/arm steadiness

  •Ability to grip and hold items

  •Good eye and hand coordination

  •Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

  •Able to work independently with minimal supervision

  •Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours to meet established deadlines

  •Able to travel independently to support company objectives and personal development (occasional airline travel is required)

  
  

  These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by teammates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

• About the company

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