Employer: Omachron Group of Companies
Location: Hampton, Ontario (Primary) - Pontypool, Ontario (Secondary, if required)
Position: Glass Artist/Glassblower
Posting Date: August 11, 2026
Salary: $35 – $45 per hour (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Hours: 40 to 44/week
Status: Full-time
Positions: 1
Omachron Science Inc. (OSI) is a small family-owned company located in Hampton, Ontario Canada doing research and development for the past 45 + years. Omachron has worked with numerous companies to provide a wide range of products to the market including water treatment systems, small appliances, plastics manufacturing, LED lighting, recycling, food growing and more.
Description
Omachron Science is seeking a skilled, motivated, and creative Glass Blower to join our team and play a key role in establishing and developing our new glassworks.
We are seeking an individual with strong glassblowing skills, creativity, initiative, and a passion for experimentation to help establish our hot-work workshop and develop a wide range of prototypes, including small multipart production runs.
This is an exciting opportunity to help build the glassworking capabilities of the organization from the ground up and to work at the intersection of traditional glass craftsmanship, advanced materials science, engineering, and product development.
The successful candidate will take a leading role in the design and production of hand-blown glass artwork, experimental prototypes, and architectural glass projects. Working closely with the Chief Scientist and Head of Design, the role will focus on developing new techniques, processes, materials, and products as our research progresses.
As the glassworks grows, this position will also have the opportunity to provide leadership and supervision to additional artists and glassblowers.
Duties
· Gather, shape, blow, and finish glass pieces using traditional hot-shop techniques.
· Lead artists and glassblowers during production and installation projects.
· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hot-shop environment.
· Assist with furnace and equipment selection, maintenance, studio operations, and daily shop responsibilities.
· Prepare materials, colour applications, molds, and tools for production.
· Demonstrate techniques and educate staff to support the development of new products and processes with optimal manufacturability in mind.
· Collaborate with engineers, scientists, artists, designers, and studio staff on custom commissions and large-scale projects.
· Contribute to the ongoing development of innovative glass processes, materials, and applications.
Qualifications and Requirements:
· Foundational to advanced experience in hot-glass blowing techniques.
· Experience blowing sheet glass, or assisting with sheet-glass blowing processes, is preferred.
· Experience with production glassblowing, studio assistance, or educational demonstrations is an asset.
· Ability to work safely and effectively in a physically demanding hot-shop environment, including prolonged standing and exposure to high temperatures.
· Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs.
· Ability to work consistently for several hours at a time in a demanding production environment.
· Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
· Strong interest in art, craftsmanship, experimentation, and creative problem-solving.
· Demonstrated ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Why join us?
· This is an opportunity to bring together traditional glass craftsmanship and cutting-edge research and development. You will have the opportunity to work alongside scientists, engineers, designers, and artists to create new materials, processes, and products that push the boundaries of what is possible with glass.
· Five weeks of paid vacation after one year of employment.
· An extensive benefits package.
· Opportunities for advancement based on experience, skill development, leadership, and performance.
· Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development.
· Opportunity to help develop a world-class glass and materials science laboratory within one of North America’s most advanced research, experimental development, and prototyping facilities.
· Opportunity to participate in the development of products, processes, and materials with the potential for worldwide impact.
· Collaborative and creative work environment within a leading research and development organization.
· Opportunity to help develop a world-class glass and materials science laboratory within one of North America’s most advanced research, experimental development, and prototyping facilities.
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Please send us your resume including a contact phone number for a telephone interview. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are excited about this opportunity and ready to join a great team, please apply today.
We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated. We welcome all applicants and encourage individuals who identify with any of the protected grounds under human rights legislation to apply to any open role.
Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
