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Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers

SOC 51-9195.04

Shape molten glass according to patterns.

Zone 2 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

3.4

Operation and Control

3.4

Quality Control Analysis

3.4

Monitoring

3.2

Reading Comprehension

3.0

Active Listening

3.0

Critical Thinking

3.0

Active Learning

2.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

3.8

Design

3.7

Mechanical

3.2

Customer and Personal Service

3.1

Engineering and Technology

3.1

Mathematics

3.1

English Language

3.0

Education and Training

3.0

Key Tasks

1Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly.

2Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, or rulers.

3Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.

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.

Also Known As

Artificial Glass Eye Maker Bender Blow Molder Bottle Blower Fiber Glass Worker Gaffer Glass Bender Glass Block Bender Glass Block Installer Glass Blower