Glassblower / Quartz Welder
9 days ago
Fremont
Glassblowers / Quartz Welders – 1st & 2nd Shift Schunk Xycarb Technology, Inc. – Georgetown, Texas Schunk Xycarb Technology is seeking experienced Glassblowers / Quartz Welders to join our growing manufacturing team in Georgetown, Texas. These full-time positions offer competitive pay based on experience and eligibility for our full benefits package. Available Shifts • 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, • 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM (10% shift differential About Schunk Xycarb Technology Schunk Xycarb Technology is a global leader in advanced quartz, ceramic, and carbon composite solutions for the semiconductor industry. Our Georgetown facility provides a clean, safety-focused, and innovation-driven environment where craftsmanship and precision support the world's most advanced chip manufacturers. We invest in our people through training, modern equipment, and long-term career development. Position Overview The Quartz Welder / Glassblower fabricates high-precision quartz components used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role requires expert-level skill in shaping, welding, and assembling quartz parts to exacting tolerances while maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and cleanliness standards. Work includes hands-on torch welding, operation of specialized fabrication equipment, and consistent execution of repeatable processes in a fast-paced production environment. Key Responsibilities • Perform complex quartz welding, forming, and sealing operations using hydrogen/oxygen torches and related tools., • Fabricate delicate, high-precision quartz assemblies according to engineering drawings, customer specifications, and semiconductor industry standards., • Operate quartz fabrication equipment including lathes, CNC or semi-automated forming tools, annealing ovens, and robotic handling systems., • Inspect workpieces using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and visual inspection criteria to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality compliance., • Follow established work instructions, travelers, and process documentation to ensure consistency and repeatability., • Perform annealing, stress-relief, and cleaning processes to maintain structural integrity of quartz components., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with OSHA, EHS, and company safety guidelines., • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve fabrication challenges and improve processes., • Document production data, nonconformances, and material usage in manufacturing systems (ERP/MES)., • Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and 5S activities. Required Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent., • 5+ years of hands-on quartz fabrication or scientific/industrial glassblowing experience, preferably in a semiconductor or high-precision manufacturing environment., • Demonstrated ability to perform complex quartz welding and forming tasks with high accuracy., • Proficiency operating quartz fabrication equipment such as lathes, hydrogen/oxygen torches, annealing ovens, and automation/robotic systems., • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions., • Strong understanding of thermal properties of quartz and proper annealing techniques., • Experience working in a production environment where consistency, repeatability, and tight tolerances are critical., • Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to work with delicate materials. Physical & Work Environment Requirements • Ability to bend, stoop, walk, sit, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions., • Regularly lift and handle materials up to 50 lbs, • Stand for extended periods during fabrication tasks., • Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, temperature changes, moving machinery, and quartz materials., • Ability to wear PPE including safety glasses, gloves, respirators (if required), and protective clothing., • Willingness to work overtime or adjusted shifts based on production needs. What We Offer • Competitive hourly wage based on experience, plus quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, • Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, and vision, • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, • Generous Paid Time Off plus 10 paid company holidays, • 401(k) with employer contribution, • Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance, • Annual allowance for safety shoes and RX safety glasses, • Relocation assistance for qualified candidates, • Stable, long-term career growth in a global semiconductor supply-chain industry, • A clean, modern facility with advanced tools and automation, • Opportunities for skill development, cross-training, and advancement