Hard Skills
AdvancedGlass Lathe Setup and OperationThe ability to configure and operate horizontal or vertical glass-turning lathes to rotate glass tubing or rods while applying heat.
IntermediateAnnealing and Stress ReliefKnowledge of heat treatment processes to remove internal stresses from glass products using kilns or ovens.
IntermediateTechnical Drawing InterpretationThe skill of reading and translating engineering blueprints and specifications into precise physical dimensions.
IntermediatePrecision MetrologyUsing calipers, micrometers, and polariscopes to verify dimensions and detect residual stress in finished glass.
IntermediateHazardous Material HandlingSafe management of pressurized gases, high-temperature torches, and fragile materials to prevent workplace injury.
IntermediateMaterial Science (Glass Properties)Understanding the melting points, expansion coefficients, and chemical resistance of various glass types like quartz and borosilicate.