Glass Blower / Electrochemical Sensors Apprentice

$15.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Harris County $13.29

• $20.

85 Per hour Glass Blower / Electrochemical Sensors Apprentice Alpha Measurement Solutions LLC

Occupation:

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

Location:

Houston, TX

• 77099 Positions available: 2 Job #: 16964522

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

02/03/2026

Updated:

03/30/2026

Expires:

04/18/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Apprenticeship, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Flexible Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Schedule Full Time Job Type Apprenticeship Duration Permanent Employment Shift Flexible Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . Registered Apprenticeship is the process of learning a skilled occupation through paid on-the-job training under the supervision of a journey level craftsperson or trade professional combined with related classroom instruction. The ideal apprenticeship candidate is ready to build a long-term career, prepared to interview, ready to go to work, willing to complete extensive on-the-job and classroom training, values feedback for improvement on the job, and is willing to remain communicative with Workforce Solutions about their experience on the job for at least one year after hire. To qualify for this job opportunity, candidates must meet Workforce Solutions' financial eligibility guidelines. To learn more about financial eligibility, please visit https://wrksolutions.com/for-individuals/financial-aid. Increase opportunities for growth and skill development with the Glass Blower/Electrochemical Sensors Apprenticeship by learning to perform all tasks involved in the production of the company's glass stem sub-assemblies and final products. This includes glass cutting, glass lathe turning and glass stem fabrication, and bulb blowing with proprietary glass formulas, using a variety of machines and tools. The apprenticeship follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Essential functions include

• Cuts glass tubing of specified type, using cutting tools, such as glass saw and hot-wire cutter.

Operates glassblowing lathe to join and shape glass or plastic tubing, according to blueprints and work orders. Selects, inserts, and clamps specified mandrels in head and tailstock of lathe, using wrenches. Inserts and clamps tube and other glass parts of various lengths, shapes, and diameters to be joined in chucks, using mallet and wrenches. Lights fixed jets and hand torches and turns gas valves to adjust height and color of flames and obtain specified temperature. Heats glass tubing until pliable, using gas torch, and blows, bends, and shapes tubing to specified form, using hand torches and tips, blow hose, hand tools, glass rods, and manual pressure to shape, seal, splice, imbed, and weld rotating parts according to specifications. Joins and seals subassemblies to assemble finished product, using gas torch, hand tools, and vacuum pump. Measures products to verify dimensions, using optical scanner, micrometers, and calipers, and examines glass coloration for degree of internal stress, using Polari scope, to determine annealing requirements. Required Key Competencies

• ability to work quickly and methodically, ability to follow instructions, teamwork orientation, thoroughness and attention to details, willingness to work flexibly, and technical capacity. Physical Demands
• Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk or hear. The position requires the ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Required Qualifications and Experience
• High school diploma or GED, previous production experience desired but not required, previous experience in production of electrochemical products or glass assemblies desired but not required, must be able to routinely lift 25 pounds, must be able to work in fast-paced environments, occasional overtime to meet business needs, must be conversant in English for safe and effective performance of the job, must be eligible to work in the U.

S. Background requirements: Must pass background check.