Process Machine Operator

Schott Ag; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation time

Holidays

Personal days

Retirement savings

Short-term disability

Job summary

SCHOTT AG in Pennsylvania is seeking a Process Operator to prepare, set up, operate and tear down finishing machinery used to cut, edge, saw, drill, and grind glass products. You will perform glass identification, handle materials, conduct quality inspections, and complete paperwork and logs.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a union environment with competitive pay. Schott offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays,

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Reading customer drawings

Operating instructions

Maintenance procedures

Documentation

Math skills

Geometry

Algebra

Measuring devices

MS Office

Gauges

Machinery operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• 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.

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.

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