Surfacing Operator, 3rd Shift

SCHOTT AG; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOTT AG in Southbridge, MA, seeks a production operator to run cutting, grinding, polishing, and cleaning equipment per written specs and production standards. You will perform in-process inspections, initiate corrective actions, and maintain daily logs while supporting TPM and 5S housekeeping.

Strong English, dexterity, and teamwork are required; US Person status may be needed. This role offers hourly pay levels based on skill and experience, with starting pay determined by relevant

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Gauging and measuring equipment knowledge 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, cleaning equipment and performs related job functions.
• Follows written process specifications and production standards for equipment operation.
• Initiates corrective action or informs supervisor of deviations.
• Performs TPM on equipment and updates sheets as necessary.
• Loads setups, starts/stops machines and makes adjustments.
• Completes labor sheets, routers, log sheets, and process forms.
• Assists in training less qualified operators.
• Maintains housekeeping per 5S program.
• Meets utilization targets and standard times.
• Enters database/SAP transactions accurately and maintains daily records.

Skills

English proficiency

Gauging equipment

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

US Person status

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.

Nearest Major Market: Worcester
Job Segment: Medical Device, Environmental Health & Safety, Equity, Housekeeping, Healthcare, Aviation, Finance