Junior Glassblower for Scientific Lab Glassware

BR INSTRUMENT CORP; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, V​

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance

Job summary

BR Instrument is seeking an Assistant Glass Blower to support lampworkers in fabricating precision borosilicate and quartz glass components. You will work with torches, lathes, and annealing ovens to meet exact specifications and tight tolerances, with on-the-job training provided.

The role offers day shifts with overtime, a path to skilled glassblowing, and the opportunity to contribute to a long-established laboratory glassware manufacturer serving research and industry clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to train candidates with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Comfortable working with open flame, compressed gas systems, and high temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Assist scientific glassblowers with fabrication, repair, and modification of laboratory glassware (flasks, condensers, manifolds, tubing assemblies, custom apparatus).
• Set up and operate glassworking lathes, torches, and annealing ovens.
• Cut, join, and shape borosilicate and/or quartz glass under supervision.
• Measure and verify dimensions and wall thickness against technical drawings and specifications.
• Anneal finished pieces to relieve internal stress and prevent cracking.
• Inspect finished work for defects, leaks, and dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain and organize tools, torches, gas lines, and workstations.
• Follow all safety protocols for handling open flame, compressed gases, and hot glass.
• Package and prepare finished glassware for shipment.
• Maintain accurate production records and job documentation.

Skills

Reading drawings

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Glassworking lathes

Torches

Annealing ovens

Job description

BR Instrument is seeking an Assistant Glass Blower to support lampworkers in fabricating precision borosilicate and quartz glass components. You will work with torches, lathes, and annealing ovens to meet exact specifications and tight tolerances, with on-the-job training provided.

The role offers day shifts with overtime, a path to skilled glassblowing, and the opportunity to contribute to a long-established laboratory glassware manufacturer serving research and industry clients.