Kurt J. Lesker Careers

Enabling Technology for a Better World

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Overview

As a leading global provider of high-quality vacuum products and systems, along with an established tradition of service and attention to detail, the Kurt J. Lesker Company® (KJLC®) has built a reputation for "Enabling Technology for a Better World".

The common attribute across the entire company is the relentless and tireless pursuit of quality and customer satisfaction, both in the vacuum products and the services we provide worldwide. KJLC takes this responsibility seriously, working at all levels to ensure high quality performance in all our products.

Awards & Recognition

Best Places to Work

Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award

Family Business Award & Manufacturer of the Year

Advanced Manufacturing Award

Pittsburgh Smart 50 Award

By The Numbers

It would take quite a long time to give you all the information about the company, we wouldn't even know where to start. So we've decided to break it down and give you the biggest and best bits.

65+
Years

Enabling Technology for a Better World since 1954

400+
Employees

We continue to grow year after year and employ over 400 employees

9
Offices

KJLC is a global organization with offices in USA, Europe, & Asia

20,000+
Companies

We manufacture and distribute to a range of customers worldwide

Our Culture

"Kurt J. Lesker Company is not just a place to work, it is a lifestyle." – Joe DeMaio, Sales Manager USA. The foundation of our culture is our Mission, Vision and Values. These guiding principles, along with a diverse, skilled workforce create a unique culture at the Kurt J. Lesker Company. Being a privately held business means we can invest for the long term, in our people and our operations. A competitive but stable work environment that consists of cooperation, trust and respect between all levels of our team, which is crucial in helping people grow personally and professionally.

If you are looking to be an integral part of our team and want to begin a career path that will provide you with a challenging and rewarding experience, then the Kurt J. Lesker Company could be the right fit for you. After joining our team, you will quickly learn that you are part of a very diverse, cultured and skilled group of people; and a key member of a special company that has a unique way of doing things.

"Finding passionate individuals that embody our SPIRIT values and want to make a difference in the world are the people I want on our team."
– Kurt J. Lesker IV

Lydia
Hayward

Sales

Lydia Hayward

Years of Service: 13

Beginning Title: Territory Sales

Title: Returns & Customer Service Supervisor

KJLC Story:
I started at KJLC in Customer Service supporting the UK and Italy, and within 2 years I moved into Inside Sales for the UK. A few years later I became Inside Sales Team Leader and was lucky enough to also do Inside Sales for the Scandinavian and Nordic Countries for 3 years. Now I am the EMEIA Customer Service Supervisor and Returns Co-Coordinator. It's great to work alongside such interesting companies and colleagues!

Nick
Ward

Logistics

Nick Ward

Years of Service: 13

Beginning Title: EDC Assistant

Title: EDC Coordinator

KJLC Story:
I started at KJLC in July 2011 as an European Distribution Centre Assistant (EDC). My first couple of years at KJLC saw me learn all of the aspects of the job, over time I started to take on additional responsibilities such as Hazardous shipping and Materials. During a warehouse move I began to take a more lead role in the day to day operation of the EDC. When an opportunity came up for the EDC Coordinator position I applied and was successful. I have been in post for just over a year now and have found my new role to be both challenging and rewarding and I am very proud to be at the helm of the European Distribution Centre.

Bevan
Court

Manufacturing

Bevan Court

Years of Service: 17

Beginning Title: Territory Sales Manager

Title: Product Specialist

KJLC Story:
I joined as Territory Sales Manager for Netherlands, Italy, and half of the UK. I then transitioned to the manufacturing team in the Hastings facility as a Product Specialist to help quote vacuum chambers in the European Market. I later moved over to Pittsburgh from Hastings to assume a more global position as a Product Specialist III.

Charlie
Hu

Sales

Charlie Hu

Years of Service: 16

Beginning Title: Technical Support Engineer

Title: Asia Technical Support Manager

KJLC Story:
I joined KJLC as a Technical Support Engineer, then I stayed in US for 6 weeks for training. I worked very close with our sales team at that time. One year later, my job title changed to the Asia Quality Manager, but I still took the role as the Technical Support Engineer. As I spent more time on the pre and after technical sales, my job title changed to the Asia Technical Support Manager. Now I focus on the pre-sales cycle, especially on PED products.

Richard
Whitehouse

Legal

Richard Whitehouse

Years of Service: 19

Beginning Title: Administrative Assistant

Title: EMEIA Compliance & Commercial Manager

KJLC Story:
I have worked for KJL in various roles over the years from sales administrator working up the ladder into Sales Management for several years, and now settled into my role as Compliance and Commercial Manager. Working within a company with the SPIRIT values it has, and the opportunities to grow and improve professionally and personally, is one of the many reasons I am still here, and intend to be for years to come!

"I feel like I am part of a really good team not only at the EDC but the whole company."

- Nick Ward, 13 Years

"Having a voice within a large international company truly makes me feel a valued member of the KJLC team."

- Claire Weddle, 9 Years

"Being the centre hub from seeing orders in, to being manufactured and shipping makes every day an exciting new challenge to make it happen!"

- James De Cozar, 14 Years

Our Values

What we hold to be true and what's important to us here at the Kurt J. Lesker Company.

Sustainability

Responsible stewardship of our business for generations to come

Passion

Work and live with purpose and drive; inspire others

Integrity

Consistently honest, trustworthy, and ethical

Respectful

Considerate of all people, their cultures, and the environment

Innovation

Dynamic energy fostering excellence, creativity, and professional craftsmanship

Team

Working together to achieve excellence

Our Benefits:

Enhance Your Lifestyle With Us

We are not just where you work but we are where you want to work.

Continual
Improvement
Recognition
Programs

Employee
Assistance

Walking
Trails

Company
Sporting
Competitions

Community &
Charitable
Events

Professional
Sports
Events

Fitness
Center

Wellness Fair,
Program,
& Incentives

"I have an opportunity to interface with researchers from all over the world who are working on the next generation of everything."

- J.R. Gaines, 17 Years

"It is much more than a job, it's much more than a career, it is a life, it is a life style."

- Joe DeMaio, 23 Years

"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life - that is how I feel working for Lesker"

- Andreana Pregio, 7 Years

Our Benefits:

We Care About You & Your Family

Carefully designed programs to support you and your family's happiness and wellbeing.

Paid
Time-Off

Life
Insurance

Travel
Assistance

401K Plan
Employer
Matched

Holiday Party
& Summer
Picnic

Health
Insurance

State
Certified
Safety
Committee

Disability
Insurance

"It makes you proud to flip through the catalog and say... I made this, I made that."

- Jason Lippert, 20 Years

"It feels like a family... You can feel how passionate everyone in the company is."

- Kasey McIntyre, 12 Years

"Only after I had joined KJLC, I realized how big the world of vacuum is in industry as well as in science, and what an impact and influence a family-driven company like ours can have in this world."

- Bjoern Muenzing, 8 Years

Our Benefits:

Never Stop Learning

We are committed to the continued professional growth and development of our employees worldwide.

New
Employee
Orientation

On-boarding

Manager
Education

Leadership
Development

Safety &
Compliance

Technical
Training

Apprenticeship
Programs

Internship
Opportunities

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Your Career

We are always looking for talented people to help us continue to grow as a global company. We have these positions currently available but if you feel you can bring something to our company that we don't know we're looking for, please send us your resume and we would love to get you in to have a chat.

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Americas

EMEIA

Asia