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. They set up and adjust machines, and weigh, measure and check production samples to check conformity to the set specifications.
Also called: glass moulder, glass forming machine worker, glass-blowing machine operator, glass production operator, glass forming and finishing machine operator, glass product production worker, production machine operator, glass forming machine operative
- 16
- essential skills
- 24
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
16- adjust feeder tubes
- blow moulding
- inspect glass sheet
- measure materials
- monitor automated machines
- observe glass under heat
- observe products' behaviour under processing conditions
- optimise production processes parameters
- perform test run
- prevent casting adhesion
- quality standards
- set up the controller of a machine
- supply machine
- tend glass forming machines
- troubleshoot
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
24- adjust burner controls
- check quality of raw materials
- coating substances
- construct moulds
- consult technical resources
- feed mirror machine
- form bed for glass
- form moulding mixture
- inspect quality of products
- maintain equipment
- maintain moulds
- manage waste
- mechanics
- monitor conveyor belt
- monitor end-product drying process
- monitor manufacturing impact
- operate drying blowers
- perform product testing
- record production data for quality control
- remove defective products
- tend coating machine
- tend kiln for glass painting
- tend lehr
- transfer glaze
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