1Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly.(Core task)
2Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, or rulers.(Core task)
3Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.(Core task)
4Place glass into dies or molds of presses and control presses to form products, such as glassware components or optical blanks.
5Spray or swab molds with oil solutions to prevent adhesion of glass.
6Blow tubing into specified shapes to prevent glass from collapsing, using compressed air or own breath, or blow and rotate gathers in molds or on boards to obtain final shapes.
7Determine types and quantities of glass required to fabricate products.
8Set up and adjust machine press stroke lengths and pressures and regulate oven temperatures, according to glass types to be processed.
9Shape, bend, or join sections of glass, using paddles, pressing and flattening hand tools, or cork.
10Design and create glass objects, using blowpipes and artisans' hand tools and equipment.
Top Skills Required
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Speaking
Complex Problem Solving
Knowledge Areas
Production and ProcessingDesignMechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyMathematicsEnglish LanguageEducation and Training
Technology & Tools Used
In-Demand Technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook
Other Tools
Billing softwareInventory control software
Daily Work Activities
Getting Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates