Lighting Assembler, 1st Shift

SCHOTT AG; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOTT AG in Southbridge, MA is hiring for an entry to mid-level manufacturing role focused on assembling fiber optic/medical units and performing related production tasks. You will prepare tubing, assemble fiber bundles, and work from drawings to assemble mechanical parts while grinding and polishing fiber optic assemblies under supervision.

The position requires basic measurement of dimensions, data entry into SAP, and adherence to environmental, health, and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• US Person status may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble various fiber optic/medical units.
• Prepare tubing and assemble fiber bundles.
• Follow drawings to assemble mechanical parts.
• Grind and polish fiber optics assemblies.
• Enter production data and SAP transactions accurately.
• Label, package, and box products.
• Coordinate team schedules and quality goals.
• Suggest process improvements and share experience.
• Observe EH&S rules and maintain records.

Skills

Fiber optic assembly

Fiber optic polishing

Read drawings

Dimensional measurement

SAP data entry

Team coordination

English communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments - from medical devices, industrial, and safety applications to aviation and automotive. With manufacturing sites in Europe and North America, and supported by SCHOTT's global sales network, we are a leading supplier of high-quality fiber optic and LED components.

Your Contribution

• Responsible for assembling various Fiber opti/Medical units.
• Prepare tubing; assemble fiber bundles.
• Works under instruction with drawings to assemble mechanical parts.
• Grinds and polishes fiber optics assemblies with guidance.
• Basic understand for the manufacturing documentation, EDS & FOD requirements.
• Provide feedback regarding production issues.
• Label and package products, make boxes.
• Maintain appropriate levels of work supplies
• Work with manufacturing and engineering to make suggestions for process improvement. Share personal experiences with others.
• Measure dimensions related to prints.
• Under Supervision set-up tests according to appropriate test procedures.
• Coordinate efforts to make team schedules and quality goals.
• Meets utilization targets and standard times.
• Accurately enters Database/SAP transactions in the computer.
• Maintains daily records, including labor sheets and routers.
• Responsible for observing and following all Environmental, Health and Safety rules and procedures.

Your Profile

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Due to the nature of work performed at this facility, US Person status may be required.

Hourly Pay Ranges: Level C ($19.00-$21.50); Level B ($22.00-$24.50); Level A ($25.00-$27.50) Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

At SCHOTT, it's your personality that counts - not your gender, your identity, or origin.

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