Surfacing Operator, 1st Shift

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

Job summary

SCHOTT AG in the United States offers manufacturing roles in its Lighting and Imaging unit. The position involves operating cutting, grinding, polishing, and cleaning equipment; performing inspections; and maintaining records and TPM per 5S standards.

You will contribute to safety, accuracy, and on-time production. The role requires English fluency, teamwork, and reliable performance, with US Person status possibly needed.

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.
• US Person status may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operates cutting, generating, grinding, polishing, and cleaning equipment per instructions and standards.
• Performs in-process visual and mechanical inspections and initiates corrective action or informs supervisor of deviations.
• Performs TPM on required equipment and updates sheets as necessary.
• Sets up, starts, shuts down equipment and makes adjustments as needed.
• Completes labor sheets, routers, log sheets, and process forms.
• Assists in training less qualified operators.
• Maintains housekeeping per 5S program.
• Aims to meet utilization targets and standard times.
• Enters Database/SAP transactions.
• Keeps daily records including labor sheets and routers.
• Follows Environmental, Health and Safety rules.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Manual dexterity

Meet utilization targets

US Person status

Tools

SAP

Gauging equipment

Databases

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

• Operates a variety of cutting, generating grinding polishing, cleaning equipment and performs related job functions.
• 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

Your Profile

• 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.
• 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.

At SCHOTT, it’s your personality that counts – not your gender, your identity, or origin.

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