Glass Shop Technician

LECO Corporation; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LECO's Glass Shop in Saint Joseph, MI is seeking a Glass Shop Technician for a full-time position. The successful candidate will follow verbal instructions, adhere to procedures, and learn all aspects of glass blowing with Borosilicate and Quartz glass.

Training includes wet saws, gas torches, auto lathe, laser cutting, drills, and bench work in a warm environment. The role requires following documented procedures, precision in measurements, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• Follows shop safety procedures and quality system requirements.
• Understands D-22 Process Sheets and work orders.
• Reads calipers and gauges accurately for specifications.
• Uses decimal and metric measurement systems in tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow documented procedures in the quality system.
• Fabricate/prepare glassware and parts on bench and machinery (saw, lathe, drill press).
• Inspect own work and finished goods for quality.
• Package and transfer finished goods.
• Handle materials and perform inventory transactions on a mainframe terminal.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Shop safety procedures

D-22 Process Sheets

Reading calipers & gauges

Decimals & metric units

Job description

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Regular Full Time Manufacturing St. Joseph, MI, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 2049

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
• Work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Perform other duties as required

Position Requirements:

• Shop safety procedures
• Understanding D-22 Process Sheets
• Reading calipers and gauges
• Decimal and metric system of measurement