Surfacing Operator — Precision Optics & Training

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

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.