Machine Operator
ROKA
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Summary
- Location: Austin, TX
- Experience: 1+ Year
- Commitment: Full Time
Welcome to ROKA, an independent performance eyewear brand born in Austin, Texas. We’ve redefined what everyday eyewear can be by infusing cutting-edge sport performance technology into prescription glasses and sunglasses built for real life. Whether you're training, running, cycling, or tackling your daily grind, if you move, we’ve built eyewear that moves with you.
We are looking for a focused and reliable Machine Operator to join our production team and operate lens cutting machinery. In this role, you will be responsible for cutting, edging, and finishing optical lenses with precision and efficiency. You’ll help ensure our customers receive high-quality, accurately crafted eyewear by maintaining strict adherence to quality standards and production timelines.
Responsibilities:
- Operate lens cutting, edging, and finishing machines according to production specifications
- Load lenses into machines and input proper measurements or cutting instructions
- Inspect lenses for defects and imperfections before and after cutting
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of machinery and workstation
- Start-up and shut down of machine per scheduled shift
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly routine maintenance
- Assist with machine troubleshooting and escalate mechanical problems
- Work collaboratively with other team members to meet daily production goals
- Support cross-training and continuous improvement efforts in the lab
Must Haves:
- Previous experience operating machinery in a production or manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail, especially with small parts or delicate materials
- Ability to follow precise measurements and technical instructions
- Comfortable working with hands and tools for extended periods
- Strong visual acuity and manual dexterity
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with a team
- Ability to learn and adapt to new processes and procedures quickly
- Forklift certified a plus
- Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Working Environment:
- Work is performed primarily in an optical laboratory setting
- Environment often fast-paced and deadline oriented
- May work alone in lab as necessary or with partner
- Exposure to dusts, fumes, glass and/or plastic lens particulates, standard chemicals found in optical lab (some of which may be caustic), metal alloy (solid and melted), moderately high levels of noise, fluorescent lighting, cleaning agents and electrical energy
- Will be working primarily with small manual tools (screwdriver, pliers, etc.), lenses, frames, and automated laboratory equipment
- This environment requires:
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours per day per scheduled shift)
- Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to approximately 45 lbs.
- Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
- Must possess excellent finger and manual dexterity, control precision, steady hands/arms
- This role is onsite at ROKA Headquarters; Monday - Friday
Benefits Include:
- Employee and industry discounts
- Fun and casual but high-performance atmosphere
- Onsite corporate gym
- Health, dental, vision & FSA, employer paid life insurance
- Vacation and sick leave
- 401(k) with match
- Gym membership stipend
- Paid maternity (16 weeks) and paternity (8 weeks) leave
Benefits
- Employee and industry discounts
- Fun and casual but high-performance atmosphere
- Onsite corporate gym
- Health, dental, vision & FSA, employer paid life insurance
- Vacation and sick leave
- 401(k) with match
- Gym membership stipend
- Paid maternity (16 weeks) and paternity (8 weeks) leave
About this role
ROKA, an Austin-based performance eyewear brand, is hiring a Machine Operator to join its in-house optical laboratory. You'll operate precision lens cutting, edging, and finishing equipment, working from raw materials to finished products that customers depend on for daily wear and athletic performance. The role demands accuracy and consistency—you'll load lenses, input cutting specifications, inspect for defects, and maintain equipment to meet production schedules and quality standards while working in a fast-paced lab environment.
This position requires at least one year of prior machinery operation experience in a production setting, along with strong attention to detail, steady hands, and the ability to follow technical instructions precisely. You'll spend most of your shift standing at workstations, handling small tools and delicate optical materials, and occasionally lifting up to 45 pounds. Comfort with hands-on work, visual acuity, and the ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical issues are essential. Forklift certification and bilingual English-Spanish skills are valued additions.
The role is full-time, Monday through Friday at ROKA's Austin headquarters. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage with employer-paid life insurance, a 401(k) match, gym membership stipend, paid parental leave, and employee discounts. The company emphasizes a collaborative, high-performance culture where you'd support continuous improvement and cross-training alongside your core production responsibilities.
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $20,000 to $60,000
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