GLASS SHOP ASSOCIATE at Alpha Measurement Solutions, LLC

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Glass Cutting, Glass Lathe Turning, Glass Stem Fabrication, Bulb Blowing, Attention to Detail, Teamwork Orientation, Technical Capacity, Ability to Follow Instructions, Ability to Work Quickly and Methodically

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Description Glass Shop Production Associate WHAT MAKES ALPHA MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS SPECIAL At AlpHa Measurement Solutions, we make analytical sensors and instruments that are essential to everyday life. What we do matters; our products are used to test and monitor water quality in industrial, health, and safety applications worldwide. Our sensors are critical for wastewater and drinking water processing, environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical (vaccine) manufacturing, food & beverage supply, power generation, and many other fundamental applications. Municipalities, multinational organizations, and system integrators rely upon our sensors as critical, consumable components of their systems around the globe. We at AlpHa understand the important role we play in ensuring safe drinking water, clean aqueous environments, and the general health and safety of communities worldwide. BENEFITS & PERKS · Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance · Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) · Short-Term Disability · 401k · Life insurance · Paid Vacation · 8 Paid Holidays per year · Paid Jury Duty Leave · Recognition and Reward Programs · Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture Opportunity Our company has over 100 years of liquid sensing experience, is growing, and is a part of Enpro Inc. (NYSE: NPO). Enpro is a leading industrial technology company manufacturing high-performance proprietary products for the semiconductor, aerospace, and compositional analysis sectors. AlpHa employs over 340 employees globally, including 225 team members in Houston, Texas and 120 in Shanghai, China. We need a glass shop associate who wants to be a part of a growing team, who is self-motivated to advance the company’s goals. Position Summary The Glass Shop Production Associate can perform all tasks involved in the production of the company’s glass stem sub-assemblies and final products. This includes glass cutting, glass lathe turning and glass stem fabrication, and bulb blowing with proprietary glass formulas, using a variety of machines and tools. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. The AlpHa glass shops use an established career structure that allow associates to study under a mentor to learn increasingly difficult levels of lathe turning and bulb blowing and test their skills for promotional opportunities multiple time per calendar year. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: Cuts glass tubing of specified type, using cutting tools, such as glass saw and hot-wire cutter. Operates glassblowing lathe to join and shape glass or plastic tubing, according to blueprints and work orders. Selects, inserts, and clamps specified mandrels in head and tailstock of lathe, using wrenches. Inserts and clamps tube and other glass parts of various lengths, shapes, and diameters to be joined in chucks, using mallet and wrenches. Lights fixed jets and hand torches and turns gas valves to adjust height and color of flames and obtain specified temperature. Heats glass tubing until pliable, using gas torch, and blows, bends, and shapes tubing to specified form, using hand torches and tips, blow hose, hand tools, glass rods, and manual pressure to shape, seal, splice, imbed, and weld rotating parts according to specifications. Joins and seals subassemblies to assemble finished product, using gas torch, hand tools, and vacuum pump. Blows through hose connected to center of chuck to shape glass or maintain air pressure within tube. Measures products to verify dimensions, using optical scanner, micrometers, and calipers, and examines glass coloration for degree of internal stress, using Polari scope, to determine annealing requirements. Required Key Competencies Ability to Work Quickly and Methodically Thoroughness and Attention to Details Ability to Follow Instructions Willingness to Work Flexibly Teamwork Orientation Technical Capacity Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, various temperatures, and moving mechanical equipment. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk or hear. The position requires the ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. AlpHa Measurement Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, AlpHa Measurement Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. AlpHa Measurement Solutions expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of AlpHa Management Solutions’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Requirements Required Qualifications and Experience High school diploma or GED preferred Previous production experience Previous experience in production of electrochemical products or glass assemblies a plus Must be able to routinely lift 25 pounds Must be able to work in fast-paced environments Occasional overtime to meet business needs Must be conversant in English for safe and effective performance of the job Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

The Glass Shop Production Associate is responsible for performing all tasks involved in the production of glass stem sub-assemblies and final products, including glass cutting and lathe turning. The role requires following standard work methods and practicing safe work habits to ensure efficient production.