Glass Maker - AlpHa Measurement Solutions, LLC : Job Details

COMPANY OVERVIEW

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a liquid sensor technology platform serving the complex testing needs of water quality, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and industrial markets with an unmatched combination of precision, reliability, innovation, and flexibility. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer, creating thousands of units and processing several hundred orders and shipments each day for customers throughout the world. We approach the market with three core brands: AlpHa, Van London, and ANDalyze.

OPPORTUNITY

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a growth-oriented sensor technology company deeply committed to continuous innovation and recognizes a need to strengthen operational manufacturing capabilities to meet increased demand and support continued growth. We have an immediate need for a hands-on Glass Crystal Maker to join our Houston-based team.

Our privately held company has over 100 years of liquid sensing experience, is growing, and currently employs 230 team members in Houston Texas and 115 in Shanghai China. Our global headquarters is conveniently located in Houston at the southwest intersection of I-69 and Sam Houston Tollway, just north of Sugar Land.

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)

· Life Insurance

· 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

This individual will report directly to the Director of Chemistry.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Summary

This position fulfills internal & external customers' orders in a timely manner, ensures all guidelines are followed, supports the work of the manager, and assists team members and other areas when scheduled and workload permits. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure effective and efficient production in the lab while completing work orders with a high degree of accuracy.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following functions:

Essential Functions

· Always adhere to Alpha's CORE VALUES when executing an action.

· Accurately prepare raw materials in powdered form, following the formulas and standard operating procedures with balances and planetary mixers.

· Operate and maintain tabletop furnaces and high-temperature laboratory ovens for melting powders into molten glass, following standard operating procedures and safety protocols.

· Pour converted molten glass into established forms and allow to cool to room temperate to make glass crystals, following standard operating procedures and safety protocols.

· While in an air-conditioned setting, the candidate must feel comfortable measuring and mixing chemical powders using proprietary recipes as well as operating high-temperature equipment.

· The incumbent should also feel comfortable and be willing and able to wear the proper company-supplied personal protective equipment (PPE) to follow all safety measures while performing such duties.

· Maintain finished goods inventory accuracy within our MRP (Material Resource Planning) system through accurate and timely transactions.

· Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

· Perform other duties as required and assigned; duties and activities may change over time.

Key Competencies of the Role

· Integrity & Trust

· Time Management

· Technical learning

· Perseverance & Patience

· Priority Setting

· Action Oriented

Physical Demands

For certain work tasks, the employee is required to wear PPE such as lab coat, safety glasses, face mask, respirators, heat-resistant face shield, heat resistant gloves, and/or heat resistant arm protection. The employee is required to sit, stand, 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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 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, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AlpHa Management Solutions' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Required Qualifications and Experience

· High school diploma or GED preferred

· Previous glassshop experience preferred but not required

· Must be able to pay attention to details and operate with a high level of precision

· Basic computer skills including Microsoft basics (Outlook, Word, Excel)

· Must be comfortable dealing with numbers and basic math

· Must be comfortable handling chemicals, especially in the powder form, while following safety guidelines

· Must be comfortable handling high-temperature equipment while following safety guidelines

· Must be comfortable to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds

· Must be comfortable working and conversing with diverse team members

· Must be conversant in English for safe and effective performance of the job, Bilingual in Chinese or Vietnamese preferred

· Occasional overtime to meet business needs

· Must be eligible to work in the U.S.