What are the responsibilities and job description for the Glassing Technician position at Oxford Instruments plc?
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.
Indicative Performance Measures
Quality Compliance Rate
Definition: Percentage of tubing cuts and seals that meet product specifications on the first pass.
Measured By: Quality inspection reports, rework logs, and defect tracking.
Instruction Interpretation Accuracy
Definition: Number of tasks completed correctly based on technical drawings and instructions without rework or clarification.
Measured By: Supervisor review, peer feedback, and error reports.
Inventory Management Responsiveness
Definition: Time taken to identify and report part shortages or defects.
Measured By: Inventory logs, supervisor notifications, and downtime reports.
Prototype Fabrication & Feedback Contribution
Definition: Number of R&D prototypes fabricated and quality of feedback provided to engineering..
Measured By: R&D team feedback, prototype review sessions, and documentation of suggestions
Person Specification – Essential Requirements Unless Stated
Education / Qualifications:
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
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.
Indicative Performance Measures
Quality Compliance Rate
Definition: Percentage of tubing cuts and seals that meet product specifications on the first pass.
Measured By: Quality inspection reports, rework logs, and defect tracking.
Instruction Interpretation Accuracy
Definition: Number of tasks completed correctly based on technical drawings and instructions without rework or clarification.
Measured By: Supervisor review, peer feedback, and error reports.
Inventory Management Responsiveness
Definition: Time taken to identify and report part shortages or defects.
Measured By: Inventory logs, supervisor notifications, and downtime reports.
Prototype Fabrication & Feedback Contribution
Definition: Number of R&D prototypes fabricated and quality of feedback provided to engineering..
Measured By: R&D team feedback, prototype review sessions, and documentation of suggestions
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
- 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
- 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
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
Salary : $25 - $31