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glass annealer

Glass annealers operate electric or gas kilns used to strengthen the glass products by a heating-cooling process, making sure the temperature is set according to specifications.

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Description

Glass annealers operate electric or gas kilns used to strengthen the glass products by a heating-cooling process, making sure the temperature is set according to specifications. They inspect the glass products through the entire process to observe any flaws.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

mechanics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

feed mirror machine consult technical resources position glass on trays adjust burner controls observe products' behaviour under processing conditions troubleshoot set up the controller of a machine form bed for glass follow production schedule supply machine observe glass under heat maintain furnace temperature restore trays tend lehr use personal protection equipment monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor gauge perform test run record production data maintain equipment manage waste manage kiln ventilation monitor end-product drying process operate drying blowers transfer glaze report defective manufacturing materials inspect quality of products perform kiln maintenance inspect glass sheet remove defective products keep records of work progress monitor conveyor belt read gas meter handle broken glass sheets

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)