Production Machine Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Operate assigned production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Meet daily production targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor machine performance and identify deviations from standard operating conditions.
• Follow work instructions, operating procedures, and safety requirements.
• Accurately complete production and quality documentation.
• Perform routine autonomous maintenance activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly equipment inspections.
• Clean machines and work areas to maintain equipment reliability and workplace organization.
• Lubricate equipment as required by maintenance schedules.
• Identify and report abnormal machine conditions, wear, or potential failures.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities as assigned.

Calibration and Equipment Verification

• Perform basic calibration checks and verification activities according to documented procedures.
• Ensure measurement devices and machine settings are operating within established specifications.
• Report any calibration discrepancies to Maintenance or Engineering for correction.
• Maintain accurate calibration and verification records.

Tooling and Changeovers

• Perform tooling changes and machine setup adjustments to support production requirements.
• Verify proper installation and alignment of tooling.
• Conduct first-piece inspections following tooling changes and machine setups.
• Minimize downtime during changeovers while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Troubleshooting and Continuous Improvement

• Perform basic troubleshooting to resolve minor equipment issues.
• Escalate complex mechanical or electrical issues to Maintenance or Engineering.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend process and equipment improvements to increase efficiency and reliability.

Safety and Quality

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Support housekeeping efforts and 5S initiatives.
• Closed-toe shoe required
• Must use proper ergonomics when lifting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PLC knowledge preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
• Experience with autonomous maintenance practices is preferred.
• Experience performing machine cleaning, inspections, tooling changes, and calibration verification preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Familiarity with calibration equipment and measurement tools.
• Experience performing machine setups and tooling changeovers.
• Basic computer skills for production and maintenance documentation.

HOYA Group: Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA Corporation is a global technology and med-tech company and a leading supplier of innovative high-tech and medical products. HOYA’s divisions and business units research and develop products utilized in the healthcare and information technology fields. In the healthcare field, we provide medical device products such as eyeglasses, medical endoscopes, contact and intraocular lenses, orthopedic implants, surgical/therapeutic devices and medical device reprocessing and disinfection solutions. In the information technology field, we provide products such as optical lenses, photomasks and blanks used in the manufacturing process for semiconductor and LCD/OLED devices, text-to-speech, human resources and other software solutions and critical components for the mass memory and cloud storage industries. With over 150 offices and subsidiaries worldwide, HOYA currently employs a multinational workforce of 37,000 people.
HOYA Vision Care: As a global leader in optical technology, HOYA Vision Care is dedicated to providing innovative vision care solutions for every stage of a patient’s life. A steadfast partner to Eye Care Professionals around the world, it stands at the forefront of optical excellence. With a global presence, consisting of 43 laboratories and a growing team of 20,000 employees, HOYA Vision Care delivers innovative lenses and other vision care solutions to millions of people in 110 countries.
We focus on a better tomorrow, today. You can become part of our story. HOYA Vision Care is the place where you can act according to your strengths and evolve according to your aspirations. It’s a place where you can shape the way you work, guided by our CLEAR Values, and empowered by generations of expertise. You can get involved in our sustainability initiatives and choose to become a One Vision ambassador. You can give back the gift of sight to people all over the world by deciding to work with us.
We welcome people who challenge us to become better, who share our sense of purpose and who embrace growth so that our vision and mission align. We invite you to find out more, and together we can continue to provide vision for a lifetime. Driven by a passion for partnership as well as innovation, HOYA has been a partner to Eye Care Professionals for over 75 years, enabling them to give people the greatest gift, the gift of vision. We provide Eye Care Professionals with the lenses, consultation solutions and other services that help them to develop their practice while changing the way people see the world. We see them as visionaries, and everything we do is for them. Founded in Japan in 1941, today, HOYA has a presence in over 80 countries across the globe.