Salary Range $28 - $30 hourly

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, operates a glass lathe to fabricate highly complex bore envelope assemblies in accordance with established practices, procedures, and work instructions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Fabricates bore envelope assemblies.

· Cut and gauge bores.

· Fire polish glass and bore material.

· Visually inspect product for defects.

· Sand blast bore.

· Bead Kovar on assemblies.

· Fire polish glass and bore material.

· Monitor equipment for operating parameters and notify supervisor of any problems.

· Perform standard equipment set up and maintenance

· Complies with health and safety policies and procedures.

· Supports company values including ethical conduct and high integrity in all actions

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintain inventory levels

· Maintain records relating to yield performance and other information.

· Simple troubleshooting, basic data analysis

· Train other personnel

CROSS TRAINED IN THESE DUTIES: None

SUPERVISORY/LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EQUIPMENT UTILIZED: The equipment described here must be used 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.

· Rulers

· Calipers

· Go-no-go gauges

· Glass Lathe

· Safety Glasses

· Clean room gear as designated

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE:

· High School Diploma or general education (GED) and 5 yrs. experience as a glass lathe operator; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees in the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

· Glass Working Certificate, desirable.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

· Good interpersonal skills

· Ability to work with technical personnel.

· Highly skilled in glass blowing techniques

PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL DEMANDS: The physical and emotional 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.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

AMOUNT OF TIME

None less than 1/3 to 2/3 or

1/3 2/3 more

Stand

Walk

Sit

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

AMOUNT OF TIME

None less than 1/3 to 2/3 or

1/3 2/3 more

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds