Process Machine Operator

Schott North America; Duryea (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union collective bargaining agreement

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

SCHOTT North America in Duryea, PA, is seeking a dedicated manufacturing professional to operate and maintain glass finishing machinery. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of related experience.

You will read safety rules and drawings, perform precise measurements, and use gauges and computing tools while supporting multiple machines. The position is covered by a union collective bargaining agreement and offers a starting rate of $28.22 per hour with progression through

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read and interpret safety rules, customer drawings, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and related documentation.
• Strong mathematical skills for measurements, percentages, area, volume, and basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Proficiency using business systems, Microsoft Office applications, and basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, operate, adjust, and tear down finishing machinery used to cut, edge, saw, drill, and grind glass products.
• Perform glass identification, material handling, and proper handling of finished products throughout the production process.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure products meet defined specifications and customer requirements.
• Complete required paperwork, work orders, logs, and computer-based recordkeeping accurately and efficiently.
• Perform manual finishing work using hand tools, measuring devices, and production equipment while supporting multiple machine operations as needed.
• Maintain equipment through preventative maintenance activities and support 5S, safety, hazardous waste handling, and housekeeping requirements within the work area.

Skills

Reading safety rules

Math skills

MS Office proficiency

Gauges & measuring devices

Machine operation experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Your Contribution

• Prepare, set up, operate, adjust, and tear down finishing machinery used to cut, edge, saw, drill, and grind glass products.
• Perform glass identification, material handling, and proper handling of finished products throughout the production process.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure products meet defined specifications and customer requirements.
• Complete required paperwork, work orders, logs, and computer-based recordkeeping accurately and efficiently.
• Perform manual finishing work using hand tools, measuring devices, and production equipment while supporting multiple machine operations as needed.
• Maintain equipment through preventative maintenance activities and support 5S, safety, hazardous waste handling, and housekeeping requirements within the work area.

Your Profile

• High school diploma or GED with three to five years of related manufacturing or machine operation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, customer drawings, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and related documentation.
• Strong mathematical skills with the ability to calculate measurements, percentages, area, volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Proficiency using business systems, Microsoft Office applications, and basic computer operations.
• Ability to use gauges and measuring devices accurately while demonstrating organization, precision, problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate various machinery.

Your Benefits

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, holidays, personal days, enhanced 401k retirement savings, short-term disability, etc.

This position is covered by a union collective bargaining agreement. Starting rate is $28.22and includes 6 month progression increases up to 18 months.

Your Benefits

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, holidays, personal days, enhanced 401k retirement savings, short-term disability, etc.

This position is covered by a union collective bargaining agreement. Starting rate is $28.22and includes 6 month progression increases up to 18 months.

Your Profile

• High school diploma or GED with three to five years of related manufacturing or machine operation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, customer drawings, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and related documentation.
• Strong mathematical skills with the ability to calculate measurements, percentages, area, volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Proficiency using business systems, Microsoft Office applications, and basic computer operations.
• Ability to use gauges and measuring devices accurately while demonstrating organization, precision, problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate various machinery.