Glass Shop Assistant

Broadley-James Corporation designs and manufactures pH and dissolved oxygen sensors for biopharmaceutical companies involved in fermentation and large scale cell culture applications. We service a worldwide customer base and provide in-depth technical support as well as superior sensor products to a demanding industry.

We are seeking a Glass Shop Assistant who is responsible for assisting with the routine daily operations of the Glass Shop.    

Schedule: M-F, 5:30AM-2:00PM

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Checks glass quality for basic glass defects such as airlines, bubbles, scratches, and cracks.
• Reads blueprints/work orders for specifications such as dimensions.
• Cuts glass tubes to size using hand tools and/or wet saw.
• Inspects cut glass for precise accuracy using calipers, rulers, and gauges.
• Washes cut glass using a multi-step process.
• Inspects, cuts, and grinds ceramic and grade according to work order, as assigned.
• Sets up and regulates oven temperatures, according to glass types being worked on.
• Loads parts into oven and removes promptly after specified time.
• Ensures all parts are clean after removing from the oven before delivering to a Supervisor/Manager or Glass Lathe Operator.  
• Cleans and maintains ovens, as needed.
• Rewashes glass parts by hand according to work instruction, as needed.
• Stamps heat-treated identification marks on glass parts, using Stamp machine, according to Work Instructions as assigned.
• Prepares and mixes wick ceramic and paint ceramic, according to the work order.
• Monitors levels of available ceramic and notifies Supervisor/Manager when stock is low.
• Cuts wires, using machine and/or by hand, to the required measurement in accordance with the work instruction.
• Prepares plastic bags used to store cut wires for stock, as directed.
• Assist in various additional tasks within the Glass Shop.
•  Maintains a safe and organized workstation and follows all department procedures.

Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a repetitive environment with little supervision.
• Ability to understand and apply work-related documents such as blueprints, operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to understand and perform to job-related quality standards, methods, usage of inspection devices and reporting, as required.
• Basic understanding and use of mathematics.
• Ability to plan and keep track of tasks, materials, and time.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and reach with both hands and arms repetitively throughout the day.
• Must have good vision (close, color vision, peripheral, depth perception, adjust focus).
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs. repetitively throughout day.

Preferred Experience/Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements of employee (education, previous use of specific equipment/technologies, prior experience etc.)

• Prior experience working with glass parts preferred.
• Prior experience in an assembly/production or quality-controlled environment strongly preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English.  

Broadley-James Corporation offers many benefits including:

• Competitive salaries
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Education assistance
• Corporate sponsored discounted gym membership
• 9+ paid holidays per year
• Vacation and sick pay