Hard Skills
AdvancedMachine Configuration and CalibrationThe ability to set up, align, and calibrate complex glass-forming machinery including IS machines and press-and-blow equipment according to production blueprints.
IntermediateMold Maintenance and InstallationExpertise in installing, cleaning, and performing minor repairs on molds, neck rings, and plungers to ensure glass products are formed without defects.
ExpertDiagnostic TroubleshootingThe skill of identifying mechanical or pneumatic malfunctions during the forming process and implementing immediate corrective actions.
AdvancedThermal Dynamics ManagementAdjusting and monitoring the heating and cooling cycles of the glass to manage viscosity and prevent structural stress or cracking in the final product.
IntermediatePrecision Quality InspectionUsing calipers, gauges, and visual inspection techniques to ensure the dimensions and weight of formed glass meet strict customer specifications.