Manufacturing Operator Tech (Surface) - PM

Visionworks of America; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Visionworks of America is seeking a Reclaim operator to perform the essential duties in the reclaim operation and daily maintenance. The role involves handling processed and unprocessed blocks, ensuring cleanliness and safety, and adhering to quality standards.

Ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and 1–3 years of related manufacturing experience. Ability to read English and perform basic math is required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 1–3 years of related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read English to interpret safety rules and manuals.
• General math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to follow procedures and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve blocks from ART De-blockers for reclaim processing.
• Place unprocessed blocks into reclaim basket on ultrasonic reclaiming unit.
• Remove cleaned blocks and place on drying rack.
• Sort blocks into labeled bins.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area and follow safety protocols.
• Adhere to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading English

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary

Performs all duties essential to the Reclaim operation. Performs general daily and weekly maintenance.

Pay Class and Pay

Pay Class: Full Time

Pay: $15.95 - $18.58 per hour

Essential Responsibilities

• Retrieve processed blocks needing to be clean from the ART De-blockers as needed.
• Properly place reasonable amount of unprocessed blocks into reclaim basket located on top of ultrasonic reclaiming unit for processing. (approx. every 12 to 15 min)
• Safely remove the cleaned blocks from the ultrasonic unit and place on drying rack.
• Sort clean dry blocks into the appropriate labeled bins.
• Ability to communicate and elevate with peers and principles.
• Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, workstations and overall facility.
• Practice and comply with all requirements of our Quality Management System (QMS), as well as regulations promoting a safe and healthy work place environment.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience & Background

One (1) to three (3) years of related manufacturing experience preferred

Language Skills

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

Mathematical Skills

Ability General mathematical skills to include basic adding, subtracting, multiplication and division

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions
• General problem-solving abilities
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

Essential Responsibilities Related To Physical Demands/Work Environment

The 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

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

• 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 Characteristics

• Strong Attention to Detail
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Multi-Tasking
• Willingness to Learn
• Ability to prioritize detailed tasks with minimal input to accomplish daily and long-term goals
• Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis.
• Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.
• For 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.