Glassing Technician

Oxford Instruments plc -
Scotts Valley, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 - $31 an hour
16 hours ago

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
English
Shop math
High school diploma or GED
Mechanical drawings
Glass materials

Full Job Description

Role Details:

Business, Location:

X-Ray Technology, Scotts Valley

Role:

Glassing Technician

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

Key relationships:

No reports

Primary Purpose:

Use a hydrogen-oxygen torch to heat 8250 tubing while using foot pedals to manipulate the glass on a Litton glass lathe.

Key Responsibilities

Standards of Performance

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

Technical drawings and instructions are interpreted accurately with minimal supervision.

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

Inventory is monitored daily; parts are restocked before reaching critical levels.

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

Best practices are consistently applied to all tasks.

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

Willing to help others when asked to do so and embrace collateral duties.

Person Specification – Essential requirements unless stated

Education / 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
Carries out tasks with minimal supervision
Takes ownership of the process and improvements
Focus on personal development
Positive & professional attitude to work and OI
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.

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