glass polisher

Description

Glass polishers finish plate glass to make a variety of glass products. They polish the edges of the glass using grinding and polishing wheels, and spray solutions on glass or operate vacuum coating machines to provide a mirrored surface.

Theoretical Knowledge

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

basic chemicals silvering

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use abrasive wheel use power tools smooth glass edges report defective manufacturing materials ensure equipment availability inspect glass sheet remove defective products keep records of work progress adjust glass sheets smooth glass surface measure materials operate grinding hand tools use personal protection equipment remove processed workpiece

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain equipment manage waste adjust measuring machines feed mirror machine consult technical resources tend coating machine cut glass apply a protective layer inspect quality of products perform product testing paint with a paint gun clean equipment rinse glass set up the controller of a machine analyse stress resistance of products handle broken glass sheets supply machine monitor automated machines