Scientific Glass Blower II
For over 90 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.
Schedule:
Full Time: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday
Position Summary:
The Consumables Scientific Glass Blower II is an hourly position fabricating, modifying, and repairing experimental and laboratory glass products.
Position Responsibilities:
- Glassblowing requires handling and working with flammable and non-flammable high pressure compressed gases
- Torches and burners are used on both mechanical and manual operations
- The work environment may be warmer than average
- The majority of the work weighs less than 30 lbs., but must be lifted and maneuvered
Position Requirements:
- This position requires a good working knowledge of: the physical and chemical properties of glasses used; blueprints; shop mathematics (both metric and decimal systems); the processes needed to work glass using a variety of machines and tools common to the trade
- Able to fabricate and repair complicated glassware structures by cutting, drilling and heating glass until pliable and shaping to specific dimensions
- Able to program and operate computerized lathe
- Knowledgeable in departmental and company quality processes including D-22 Process sheets
Education/Certifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
EOE M/F/VET/Disability
