Surface Finishing Technician – Optics & Lighting

SCHOTT AG; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 78,523,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOTT AG in Southbridge, MA seeks a manufacturing operator to run cutting, grinding, polishing and cleaning equipment according to written processes and production standards. You will perform inspections, TPM, setups, and data entry, while maintaining 5S housekeeping and teamwork.

The role requires clear English communication, dexterity, and the ability to meet utilization targets. US Person status may be required, with pay ranges listed for multiple levels.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Knowledge of gauging and measuring equipment preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates cutting, generating, grinding, polishing, and cleaning equipment.
• Operates one or more cutting, generating, grinding, polishing or cleaning equipment according to written process specifications, as well as to production standards.
• Performs in-process visual and mechanical inspections; initiates corrective action or informs Group Leader or Supervisor of deviations from standards.
• Performs TPM on required equipment, updates sheets as necessary.
• Performs setups, start ups/shut downs and makes adjustments to machines.
• Completes labor sheets, routers, log sheets, process forms and similar reports and forms.
• Assists in the training of less qualified operators.
• Maintains housekeeping practices per departmental 5S program.
• Able to meet 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

Skills

Read/Write/Speak English

Gauging equipment knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Job description

SCHOTT AG in Southbridge, MA seeks a manufacturing operator to run cutting, grinding, polishing and cleaning equipment according to written processes and production standards. You will perform inspections, TPM, setups, and data entry, while maintaining 5S housekeeping and teamwork.

The role requires clear English communication, dexterity, and the ability to meet utilization targets. US Person status may be required, with pay ranges listed for multiple levels.