Manufacturing Technical Lead

Bausch + Lomb; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Lancaster, NY seeks a dedicated Lathing Lab Technician to keep the lathe lab calibrated and ready for production. You will support lens manufacturing and ensure tool changes, maintenance, and training are performed efficiently.

Responsibilities include improving uptime, updating SOPs, and collaborating with the Operations Manager to plan lathe lab activity. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 3–5 years in engineering/mechanical work, with CNC experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a related engineering/mechanical field.
• Experience with CNC equipment preferred.
• Strong math, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate lathe lab to keep production running.
• Train new personnel in lathe operation.
• Support lens production when available.
• Update SOPs for lab equipment controls.
• Lead continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

Skills

CNC equipment

DAC lathes

Hand tools

Math skills

Team attitude

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DAC Lathes

Job description

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Objective

Responsible for keeping the Lancaster Lathing Lab in optimal operating condition, calibrated, and fit for use as required for production. Also provides support to lens making activities as available.

Key Activities/Responsibilities

Manages Lathing Lab:

• Drives “world class” mentality- including cleanliness, professionalism, and performance expectations
• Ensures all lathes are fully calibrated and operational in a timely manner on a daily basis
• Ensures all lathe lab manufacturing, processing, and quality control equipment is functional and in calibration
• With the Operations Manager, sets schedule for lathe lab support
• Ensures tool changes are performed on a timely basis
• Manages “hand cuts” in a timely manner
• Tracks tool usage and purchase of new tooling as well as relaps
• Trains new personnel in lathe operation and calibration
• Works with team to ensure major lathe maintenance and repair is completed in a routine and timely manner

Process Improvements To The Production Environment

• Proactively proposes methods to increase lathe uptime, throughput and capacity
• Participates in validation activities to support changes to the Quality Management System

Manages And Updates SOPs For The Following Areas

• Lab equipment controls (maintenance and calibration)
• Hands-on involvement with development of training programs, procedures, and individual training

Seeks Innovative And Creative Approaches To Enhance Manufacturing Operations

• Lean manufacturing – how to make it better, faster, and for less cost to enhance the customer experience while providing the competitive edge over the competition
• Is involved with developing strategies for continuous improvement opportunities

Special Projects

• Is involved with creating, overseeing, and performing activities as directed
• Brainstorming in a team environment
• Participates in business-related projects and activities upon request of management

Manufacturing Support

• Helps with lens production when available

Education/Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Experience with CNC equipment, preferably DAC Lathes, strongly recommended. Mechanically inclined, familiarity with hand tools.
• Good math skills are required.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects on a timely basis. Must have a positive “team attitude.”
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills, both written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Must have the ability to make independent decisions when the circumstances warrant it.
• Must be able to work independently towards broad objectives.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related engineering / mechanical field required.

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Lancaster, NY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $22 - $32 per hour. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.