Materials Laboratory Technician
 Blasch Precision Ceramics | |
 United States, New York, Albany | |
 Sep 17, 2026 | |
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Job Title: Materials Laboratory Technician Classification: Non-exempt Reports to: Materials Engineering Manager Wage Range: $20 24/hour Why should you join the Blasch Team?
Company Description Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc., produces and markets net shape ceramic and refractory components to a wide variety of industrial markets worldwide. These industries include specialty alloys, non-ferrous metals, chemical/petrochemical processing, power generation, industrial process heating and mining. The patented Blasch Process is a unique, proprietary forming method developed to produce net shape and near net shape ceramic parts exhibiting very attractive physical properties. Many of the products produced by Blasch have complex shapes that could not be produced with other existing ceramic technology. As a result, several patents exist covering Blaschs unique processes and technology. Position Overview Perform ceramic materials experiments and quality control testing in product development laboratory and process development areas, and assist in inventory organizational tasks under the supervision and direction of the Materials Engineering Manager. Duties and Responsibilities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Skills
Supervisor Responsibility None Work Environment This job operates in a professional lab environment. This role routinely makes use of lab equipment such as weighing scales, digital gauges, electric kilns, industrial mixers, vacuum pumps, and other lab-based equipment. This role will additionally make use of standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smart phones. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional lab environment. This role routinely uses lab equipment such as computers, electronic measuring devices, electric kilns, industrial mixers, vibrating tables, other lab instruments, as well as office equipment such as laptop computers, and phones. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, in some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. The manufacturing plant is open 24 x 7; Sunday Friday. Typical office hours are Monday through Friday; 8 hours/day, typically 8: 00 am 5: 00 pm. Travel None Required Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
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