Production Glassmaker Operator

SCHOTT AG; Duryea (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union contract

Benefits package

Job summary

SCHOTT AG is seeking a manufacturing professional to operate and maintain manual and CNC finishing equipment for glass products. You will inspect quality, handle finished pieces, and keep accurate logs for production.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and the ability to work rotating shifts in a unionized facility. The position offers a robust benefits package and a starting rate with a shift premium, reflecting union seniority and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret safety rules, drawings, and maintenance instructions.
• GED or high school diploma required.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work all three shifts on a rotating schedule.
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds.
• Position involves facility-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust manual and CNC finishing equipment to cut, edge, saw, drill, polish or grind glass and related materials.
• Inspect quality of finished products.
• Handle finished pieces properly and maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Maintain paperwork and logs for work orders.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Transport materials using forklift or Raymond equipment.

Skills

Reading drawings

Safety rules compliance

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Measuring tools

Job description

• Glass identification and material handling
• Prepares, setups, operates and adjusts manual and CNC finishing machinery to cut, edge, saw, drill, polish or grind glass or similar materials and tear down of set ups.
• Quality inspection of products
• Proper handling of finished pieces
• Maintain necessary paperwork and recordkeeping and computer entry of work orders and/or logs
• Manual finishing work using hand tools or using tools, equipment, measuring devices, etc. essential to the above tasks
• Requires the simultaneous operation of one or more machines and/or performance of other work assignments
• Performs preventative maintenance on machines
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping according to 5S plus safety principles within work areas
• Transport materials through production process using lifting devices such as Forklift/Raymond

Your Profile

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, customer drawings, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to work all three shifts on a rotating schedule.
• Ability to manually lift and manipulate 50 pounds.
• Due to the nature of work performed at this facility.

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 $27.81 plus $1.50 / hour shift premium. Also includes 6 month progression increases up to 18 months.