Glassing Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Cut & clean tubing using diamond saw.
• Verify seals meet product specifications.
• Utilize & operate Helium Leak detector and Keyence measuring tool.
• Tubing is cut and cleaned with precision, ensuring no burrs or contamination.
• Seals are inspected and verified to meet all product specifications with zero tolerance for defects.
• Operate helium leak checker and Keyence machines, following all SOPs and safety protocols.
• Equipment is maintained in good working condition; issues are reported immediately.
• Read & interpret technical drawings & written & verbal instructions.
• Work is completed in alignment with specifications, tolerances, and timelines.
• Clarifications are proactively sought when instructions are unclear.
• Maintain stock levels of parts & notify supervisor of defects or shortages.
• Defective parts or shortages are reported promptly and documented accurately.
• Stock areas are kept organized and labelled for easy access and tracking.
• Fabricate R&D prototypes & provide feedback.
• Prototypes are fabricated with attention to detail and adherence to design intent.
• Constructive feedback is provided to engineering/R&D teams regarding functionality, feasibility, and improvements.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams is professional and solution-oriented.
• Utilise best practice processes, techniques and continuous improvement methods as introduced.
• Suggestions for process improvements are actively contributed during team meetings or reviews.
• Participation in training and continuous improvement initiatives is proactive and engaged.
• Other duties as assigned to assure departmental excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2 yrs off-hand or lamp/scientific glassblowing experience preferred, willing to train candidates with vocational training and/or artisan hand glass blowing experience.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Read, write & communicate in English.

Physical Skills/Abilities

• Ability to do hand glassblowing operations.
• Read & interpret technical drawings & perform basic math.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination and hand/finger dexterity.
• Hold a 1-2 lb torch majority of shift & lift up to 10 lbs occasionally.
• Sit or stand majority of shift, regularly reach & occasionally stand, bend, stoop, push, & pull.

Personal Qualities

• Constructively challenges.
• Carrries out tasks with minimal supervision.
• Takes ownership of the process and improvements.
• Focus on personal development.
• Positive & professional attitude to work and OID.
• Drives a quality culture.
• Flexible and can respond positively to change.
• Acts with honesty, integrity, and openness.
• Desire to do a good job.
• Can work with a team and independently.
• Takes responsibility and is accountable.
• Can communicate effectively and positively.

Compensation

In accordance with California law, the expected salary for this full-time, benefited position is between $25/hr - $31/hr. The actual compensation will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience and other factors permitted by law.