Glass Shop Technician

LECO; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

LECO in Saint Joseph, Michigan is looking for a Glass Shop Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will learn various glass-working techniques using tools like computerized glass auto lathes and laser cutting machines. Responsibilities include fabricating glassware, performing inspections, and managing material handling tasks.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with the ability to read blueprints and follow shop safety procedures. A full-time schedule is offered, with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal instructions and procedures.
• Understanding of quality processes and blueprint reading.
• Comfortable working with both Borosilicate and Quartz glass.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate various glassware items using specified machinery.
• Inspect and package all goods manufactured.
• Perform inventory transactions on a mainframe computer terminal.

Skills

Glass-working procedures

Reading calipers and gauges

Shop safety procedures

Decimal and metric system of measurement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized glass auto lathe

Laser cutting machine

Manual glass lathe

Job description

For over 90 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

Schedule

Full Time: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday, Occasional overtime required

Position Summary

LECO’s Glass Shop is looking for a Glass Shop Technician. The shop is located at 1400 Hill Top Road Global Support Building in Saint Joseph Michigan. A successful candidate will be able to follow verbal instructions and procedures, communicate effectively and learn all aspects of the glass blowing trade. He/She will learn how to work with both Borosilicate and Quartz glass. This position also requires to learn the use of wet saw, hydrogen, natural gas and oxygen, computerized glass auto lathe, laser cutting machine, drill press, manual glass lathe, fire set up both burners and hand torches, and bench work. The work environment may be warmer than average. The majority of the products handled average five pounds or less, occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.

Position Responsibilities

• Become familiar with and follow the documented procedures in the quality system
• Fabricate or prepare various glassware items and support parts on the bench and with the use of machinery (saw, lathe, and drill press), sometimes using fuel gas torches and burners, according to specified requirements on work orders, route sheets, and engineering drawings
• Inspect own work
• Inspect and package all goods manufactured in D-22 Glass Shop
• Complete the transfer of finished goods
• Material handling and performing inventory transactions on a mainframe computer terminal
• May perform training duties
• Work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Perform other duties as required

Position Requirements

• Shop safety procedures
• Equipment usage
• Reading blueprint (engineering drawings)
• Understanding D-22 Process Sheets
• Reading calipers and gauges
• Decimal and metric system of measurement
• Glass-working procedures
• Quality processes

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

EOE M/F/VET/Disability