Glass Melting Technician

Kopp Glass, Inc.; Rostraver Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kopp Glass, a Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of high-performance, custom glass products, is seeking a Glass Melting Technician to support furnace operations and SCADA monitoring in our advanced manufacturing environment in Rostraver Township.

This hands-on role involves operating automated equipment, recording melt parameters, maintaining refractories, and collaborating with engineering on process improvements. Occasional off-shifts are required to cover production needs.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree in a technical field.
• Experience in quality, automation, robotics, or similar environments.
• Ability to operate automated manufacturing and measurement equipment.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SCADA data for furnace activities and follow response procedures.
• Record and analyze melt parameters with engineering tools.
• Operate glass-processing equipment hands-on.
• Execute furnace melting schedules for manufacturing readiness.
• Maintain and organize refractories for melting processes.
• Collaborate with engineering on process improvement and troubleshooting.

Skills

Quality & process monitoring

Automation experience

Technical documentation

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

MS Office

SCADA familiarity

Job description

Kopp Glass, a Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of high-performance, custom glass products, is seeking to hire a Glass Melting Technician to support various areas within our advanced manufacturing environment including, but not limited to, activities related to glass melting and furnace operations using SCADA software monitoring and analysis. This person takes a hands‑on approach to equipment operation, adhering to key aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS) related to process improvement, product documentation, corrective action, and preventative action procedures. The role will support and perform critical preparatory and manufacturing processes for activities associated with glass melting, forming, and analysis, blending technical aspects with hands‑on responsibilities. This is a fully onsite position that will be responsible for performing job functions in Rostraver Township (15012). Candidates must also have flexibility to work off shifts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Continually monitors SCADA information related to furnace activities, reacting through prescribed response schedules and maintenance procedures.
• Record and analyze melt parameters using Engineering-led tools and workbooks for monitoring glass adjustments and resulting quality.
• Perform hands‑on technical and operational activities utilizing automated and specialized glass-processing equipment.
• Execute furnace melting and operational schedules ensuring glass and furnaces are prepared for manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate, inventory, maintain, and organize refractories related to glass melting processes.
• Collaborate with engineering on process development, equipment optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a relevant technical or applied science field.
• Relevant experience in quality, automation, robotics, or other technical environments; Various positions available dependent on experience.
• Ability to learn and operate automated and specialized manufacturing, measurement, and/or process equipment.
• Ability to interpret, monitor, and accurately document technical process and quality information.
• Operate fork truck and physical ability to complete "hands-on" duties
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills including, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Access to our facility (and therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents of the United States. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.