Glass Cutting Operator

As a Cutting Operator at PEG, you’ll be hands-on with high-precision glass and quartz components ensuring every part meets detailed customer specifications. This role requires close attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and the ability to stay focused in a manufacturing environment. You’ll be responsible for operating cutting equipment, reading job packets and blueprints, verifying dimensions with gauging tools, and maintaining accurate production records. Your work directly supports PEG’s reputation for delivering dependable, custom-made components to industries around the world.

Summary/ Objective

Cutting operator performs assigned tasks in accordance with job specifications, drawings, PEG’s Quality Control Inspection Procedures (QCIPs), and customer criteria.

This position reports directly to the department unit leader.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform cutting tasks such as wet cutting, hot cutting, loading and unloading lehrs
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures required to complete the job
• Employ all gauging equipment throughout the manufacturing process to ensure the accuracy of parts per print
• Identify visual defects per PEG’s QCIP’s based upon CTQ (Critical to Quality) criteria
• Read, interpret, and employ part drawings and/or prints
• Fill out work related travelers, charts, and identification cards
• Accurately scan in and out of jobs utilizing the job package and Visual Manufacturing
• Input accurate production data in Visual Manufacturing
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures
• Other duties as assigned to ensure quality of parts and workflow
• Familiar with company policies

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to read, interpret, and employ work order travelers and prints.
• Ability to read, interpret, and employ all measuring devices related to the operation (micrometers, calipers, tape measure, ruler, dial indicator, etc.).
• Possesses computer skills necessary to operate manufacturing software.
• Possesses mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Possesses problem-solving, active listening, critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to keep close attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and follow specifications for each product being made in accordance with the appropriate job package.

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be standing for extended periods of time and is regularly required to talk, listen, and hear. The employee is frequently required to bend, squat, sit, stand, walk, push/ pull, handle objects (manual dexterity), and reach above shoulder level. The employee must carry/ lift loads up to 40 lbs

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently around moving machinery, marked changes in temperature, humidity, dust, fumes, gases, and open flames.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Our Interview Process:

We review each application based on experience, reliability, and overall fit for the position. If your background aligns with what we are seeking, we will contact you to schedule a phone interview.

Phone Interview

During the phone interview, we will:

• Provide a brief overview of PEG and what we do
• Discuss the open position
• Review your work history and experience
• Answer any initial questions you may have

In-Person Interview

If selected to move forward, you’ll be invited onsite to:

• Tour portions of our facility (when applicable)
• Meet team members
• You will be introduced to the position and may be asked to process or review certain sample parts to give you a realistic idea of the job and the type of work performed at PEG. Please note: This is not production work and you will not be performing billable or customer work. The purpose is simply to give you hands-on exposure to the type of tasks involved and to help both you and PEG determine if the role is a good fit.

You will also complete a short aptitude assessment that includes:

• Reading comprehension
• Basic math (addition and subtraction)
• Basic print reading
• Measuring with calipers

Don’t worry if you do not have experience with print reading or measurement tools. This will not disqualify you from employment. We are happy to train the right candidate. We are looking for attitude, reliability, and ability to learn.

References

Candidates must provide at least one professional reference from a current or former supervisor.
The reference should be someone who can speak to your work performance, reliability, and overall job responsibilities.

Post-Offer Requirements

If you are offered a position, employment will be contingent upon:

• Completing a physical and drug screening within 48 hours of the offer
• Verification of eligibility to work in the United States through E-Verify