Manufacturing Operator Tech II (Surface)

Visionworks of America; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Visionworks of America in Schertz, TX is seeking a production associate for lens processing and generator area support. You will seat lenses and job trays, operate touch screen controls, and ensure units are correctly placed into automatic loading.

Daily and weekly maintenance is required. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1–3 years manufacturing experience, English reading ability, basic math, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 1–3 years of related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Conventional Surface Tech Endorsement for chemical handling.
• Ability to read English to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• General mathematical skills to include basic adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
• Perform process steps as defined by area/department.
• Prioritize tray processing based on FIFO.
• Properly prepare tray for processing.
• Visually inspect lens for defects.
• Ability to diagnose, reset and monitor operation machine errors as needed.
• Ability to communicate and escape with peers and leadership.
• Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, workstations and overall facility.
• Practice and comply with all requirements to promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills

Reading English

Attention to detail

Mathematical ability

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Conventional Surface Tech Endorsement (chemical handling)

Job description

SummaryEnsures all lenses and job tray work tickets are properly seated into job trays prior to generator processing. Uses touch screen display control functions to preform jobs. Clears minor errors pertaining to production and correctly places unit into automatic loading position. Examines and replaces tools used in generator processing. Performs support functions as necessary within the generator area. Preforms general daily and weekly maintenance.

SummaryEnsures all lenses and job tray work tickets are properly seated into job trays prior to generator processing. Uses touch screen display control functions to preform jobs. Clears minor errors pertaining to production and correctly places unit into automatic loading position. Examines and replaces tools used in generator processing. Performs support functions as necessary within the generator area. Preforms general daily and weekly maintenance.

Pay Class and PayPay Class: Full TimePay: $17.00 - $19.62 per hour

Essential Responsibilities

• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
• Perform process steps as defined by area/department.
• Prioritize tray processing based on FIFO.
• Properly prepare tray for processing.
• Visually inspect lens for defects.
• Ability to diagnose, reset and monitor operation machine errors as needed.
• Ability to communicate and escape with peers and leadership.
• Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, workstations and overall facility.
• Practice and comply with all requirements to promote a safe and healthy work environment.

EducationHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience & BackgroundConventional Surface Tech Endorsement for chemical handling

Experience & BackgroundOne (1) to three (3) years of related manufacturing experience preferred

Language SkillsAbility to read English in order to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical SkillsGeneral mathematical skills to include basic adding, subtracting, multiplication and division

Reasoning AbilityAbility to think logically in following procedures and instructions

Reasoning AbilityGeneral problem solving abilities

Reasoning AbilityExhibit sound and accurate judgment and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

Essential Responsibilities Related To Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines). Limit weight for lifting, pulling and pushing is no more than 50 pounds. When lifting loads heavier than 50 pounds, requirement is to use two or more people to lift the load. Ability to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Activity

Amount of Time

None

X

Under 1/3

X

1/3 to 2/3

X

Over 2/3

X

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

X

Reach with Hands and Arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral CharacteristicsStrong Attention to Detail

Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral CharacteristicsAdaptability/Flexibility

Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral CharacteristicsMulti-Tasking

Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral CharacteristicsWillingness to Learn

Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral CharacteristicsAbility to prioritize detailed tasks with minimal input to accomplish daily and long-term goals

Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral CharacteristicsAbility to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis.

Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral CharacteristicsAbility to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.

Essential Responsibilities Related To Behavioral CharacteristicsFor roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.

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, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.