Hard Skills
IntermediateMolten Glass GatheringThe technical ability to extract a precise volume of molten glass from a furnace using a blowpipe or pontil while maintaining proper viscosity.
AdvancedGlass Forming Machine OperationSetting up, monitoring, and adjusting machines used to press, blow, or mold molten glass into specific shapes.
IntermediateHigh-Temperature Safety ProtocolsKnowledge and application of safety procedures for working near furnaces and handling extremely hot materials and tools.
IntermediateVisual Quality InspectionThe ability to identify structural defects such as air bubbles, impurities, cracks, or surface irregularities in hot or finished glass.
IntermediateFurnace Temperature ControlMonitoring and managing the thermal settings of glass-melting furnaces to maintain optimal manufacturing conditions.