Job Description:

International technology group * specialty glasses and glass-ceramics * more than 130 years experience * more than 16,000 employees in 34 countries * innovative ideas for the world of tomorrow

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Surfacing Operator C, 1st Shift

Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers challenging lighting and image transmission solutions for applications in the markets of automotive, aviation, medical devices, as well as industrial and safety engineering. With production units in Europe, North-America and the worldwide SCHOTT sales organization Lighting and Imaging is a leading supplier for fiber optic components.

Your Tasks

• 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.


• Perform setups, start-ups/shut-downs and make 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.

Your Profile

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Minimum 1-3 years' experience on the job or in a manufacturing field.


• Good manual dexterity and excellent hand/eye coordination.


• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.


• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.


• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and to enter data into a computer terminal.


• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.


• Demonstrate proficiency of the job, troubleshoots and multi-tasks.


• Due to the nature of work performed at our facility, U.S. Person status is required.

Your Benefits

• Motivated and committed employees are essential to the success of our company. At SCHOTT, you will find a cooperative and dynamic work environment which encourages you to share your innovative ideas, supports your development and celebrates achieving successes with your team.


• You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future.

SCHOTT North America, Inc. and SCHOTT Gemtron Corporation are both Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

SCHOTT's inclusion philosophy promotes equal employment opportunity throughout the organization. Any form of unlawful employee harassment is prohibited.

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