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Automotive Glass Quality Lab Technician

Carlex Glass Manufacturing

On-siteLigonier, INentry$44kPosted 3h ago

Job description

Build safer drives—one windshield at a time

Step onto the production floor and into a lab where precision rules. As our Automotive Glass Quality Lab Technician, you’ll start by collecting windshield samples from active lines, carefully cutting and prepping them, and then moving through a suite of tests that verify strength, clarity, and durability. Your day blends hands-on testing with thoughtful analysis—making sure every pane that leaves our facility earns your approval.

What your day looks like

  • Gather and section windshield samples to create test coupons.

  • Set up and execute testing: body glass fragmentation; distortion; moisture; pummel; light transmission; boil; ball drop; opacity; and robustness (as needed).

  • Check the water softener system for each windshield line to maintain test integrity.

  • Run follow-up testing on any non-compliant product and document corrective outcomes.

  • Perform additional validations for European and Asian market requirements.

What you bring

  • 1+ year of lab-based testing experience (glass industry background preferred, not required).

  • Working knowledge of ANSI standards and familiarity with European and Asian market standards.

  • Comfort reading and executing detailed test specifications; understanding of tempered glass and windshield standards.

  • Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills for data logging and reporting.

  • Ability to work independently, keep meticulous logs, summarize trends, and produce reports for internal/external audiences.

  • Alignment with our values: Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence, and Trust.

Schedule & expectations

  • Alternative work schedules including 12-hour shifts.

  • Occasional overtime beyond 40 hours per week, including some weekends and holidays, as workload dictates.

Compensation & rewards

  • Pay up to $21.15/hour.

  • Sign on Bonus - $1500.

  • Shift commitment bonus $2 per hour (40 - perfect attendance).

  • Opportunity to earn quarterly incentive bonus up to $750.

  • Weekly pay and referral bonus.

Benefits from Day 1

  • Safety Driven Culture with all PPE provided.

  • Medical and prescription, dental, and vision insurance.

  • 100% matching 401(k) plan.

  • Vacation and holidays starting Day 1.

  • Short-term and long-term disability; paid life insurance.

  • Tuition reimbursement and branded work attire.

  • Safety shoe program and prescription safety glasses.

  • Vehicle discounts.

If you’re energized by precise testing, careful documentation, and making products safer for millions of drivers, we’d love to meet you.