Hard Skills
IntermediateGlass Expansion Machine OperationThe ability to set up, operate, and monitor machinery specifically designed to heat and expand glass tubing to precise specifications.
IntermediateVisual Quality InspectionThe skill of identifying physical defects in glass such as cracks, bubbles, inclusions, or variations in wall thickness through visual observation and optical tools.
AdvancedThermal Process ControlKnowledge of temperature management and annealing points required to manipulate glass without causing structural failure or stress fractures.
IntermediateBlueprint and Specification InterpretationThe capacity to read and apply technical drawings and engineering specifications to configure machine parameters for tube expansion.
BasicIndustrial Safety and Heat ManagementStrict adherence to safety protocols for handling high-temperature equipment and glass fragments to prevent workplace injuries.
IntermediatePrecision Measurement Tool UsageProficiency in using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify the inner and outer diameters of expanded glass tubes.
BasicMinor Equipment MaintenanceThe ability to perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment of expansion tools to maintain operational efficiency.