Operator Inspector-Optical Coating

SEE YOUR CAREER THROUGH A NEW LENS WITH RPO!

RPO is a global leader in precision optics, optical components, and optical assemblies. We specialize in a full spectrum of products & services including – Design and Engineering, Systems Integration, Lens Assembly, Visible and Infrared Components, Glass and Plastic Molded Aspheres, and Thin Film Coating. As one of the fastest growing companies in Rochester, RPO offers exciting career paths and work on market-leading programs. See below one of many career opportunities to join to RPO team!

Job Summary:

The successful candidate for this position will be proficient at material handling of small optical components, hand-cleaning and loading them into coating-dedicated tools or fixtures. Ability to inspect for cosmetic defects is another important attribute of this position.

Job Responsibilities

Area Specific Job Duties:

• Supporting Operators and Technicians in cleaning and/or loading various sizes of optical lenses into custom fixtures in preparation for coating.
• Supporting Operators and Technicians in quickly and safely unloading finished lenses, traying and packaging for inspection or shipment.
• Inspecting lenses when required per RPO’s cosmetic quality standards and customer specifications.
• Supporting Sonic room operator by preparing lenses and other optical components for Sonic cleaning or parts washing as well as assisting in tray cleaning.
• Supporting peers in general housekeeping practices, cleanliness, organization, and safety.

Core Job Duties:

• Take daily direction from the Manufacturing Manager and Sr. Manufacturing engineer of Coating
• Working with fellow employees to notify them of quality issues and address them
• Ask questions whenever there is doubt on a safety measure or quality practice.
• Record labor and production output accurately into the RPO MES system, Epicor
• Maintain a neat and safe work environment

Additional Desirable Job Skills:

• Ability to load or “flip” coating chambers after the coating run is complete.
• Measuring witness samples on a spectrophotometer and record data necessary for shipment.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management.

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts.

Additional Requirements:

• Pursuant to ITAR, EAR, and other export compliance laws and regulations, applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons as defined by U.S. law, i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ("Green Card" holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.

Work Requirements:

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands & fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May involve prolonged periods of magnified inspection (eye strain)

• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
• The job may involve prolong periods of standing.

• Highly repetitive work, usually in a fixed body position for a sustained period of time.

• The employee is frequently required to use the computer.

Work Environment:

• May involve the use of oils and solvents.
• Subject to some soilage and irritation from cleaning solutions. (Lab Coats provided)
• Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.
• Safety Glasses and hearing protection are required
• May require area specific safety training

• This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne paper particles.
• May work at different workstations as production needs require, or shifts from one station to another, during the production process.

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Rochester Precision Optics is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.

EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Vet

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.