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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

glass forming machine operator

Glass forming machine operators operate and maintain machines that press or blow molten glass in moulds to form or shape products, such as neons, bottles, jars and drinking glasses.

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Description

Glass forming machine operators operate and maintain machines that press or blow molten glass in moulds to form or shape products, such as neons, bottles, jars and drinking glasses. They set up and adjust machines, and weigh, measure and check production samples to check conformity to the set specifications.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standardsblow moulding
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
coating substancesmechanics
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform test runtend glass forming machinesadjust feeder tubeswear appropriate protective gearoptimise production processes parametersobserve products' behaviour under processing conditionstroubleshootinspect glass sheetset up the controller of a machinesupply machineobserve glass under heatmeasure materialsprevent casting adhesionmonitor automated machines
OPTIONALOptional competences
maintain equipmentmanage wasteconstruct mouldsmonitor end-product drying processfeed mirror machineoperate drying blowersconsult technical resourcestend coating machinetransfer glazerecord production data for quality controlmaintain mouldsadjust burner controlsinspect quality of productsperform product testingremove defective productsmonitor conveyor beltmonitor manufacturing impactform bed for glasstend kiln for glass paintingtend lehrform moulding mixturecheck quality of raw materials

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

40 total
16 essential · 24 optional

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

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