Lighting Assembler, 1st Shift

SCHOTT AG; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOTT AG is hiring for a manufacturing role focused on assembling fiber optic and medical units in a fast-paced environment. You will work under guidance from drawings, preparing tubing, bundling fibers, and finishing assemblies with eye for quality.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation in SAP, and strict adherence to EH&S rules. This role offers hourly pay with multiple levels based on skill and experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• US Person status may be required due to facility rules.

Responsibilities

• Assemble various Fiber optic/Medical units per drawings.
• Prepare tubing and assemble fiber bundles.
• Grind and polish fiber optics assemblies with guidance.
• Enter data in SAP and maintain daily records and routers.
• Follow Environmental, Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Coordinate team schedules and support quality goals.
• Provide feedback on production issues and suggest process improvements.
• Label and package products and maintain supplies.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Team work

Self-motivated

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

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.