Hard Skills
ExpertFloat Bath OperationThe ability to control the flow of molten glass onto the tin bath and manage the speed of top rollers to achieve desired thickness and width.
AdvancedAnnealing Lehr ManagementMonitoring and adjusting the temperature profiles within the annealing lehr to ensure controlled cooling and stress relief of the glass ribbon.
AdvancedDefect Identification and AnalysisThe skill of recognizing optical distortions, stones, seeds, or scratches in the glass ribbon and tracing them back to process causes.
IntermediatePreventative Maintenance of Glass Forming MachineryExecuting routine checks on rollers, cooling systems, and mechanical drives to prevent equipment failure.
IntermediateOccupational Heat Safety ComplianceStrict adherence to safety protocols for high-temperature environments, including the correct use of specialized PPE and hydration management.