Hard Skills
IntermediateGlass Blowing and Pressing OperationThe ability to operate and monitor machines that mold molten glass into specific shapes through blowing, pressing, or spinning processes.
IntermediatePrecision Glass CuttingUtilizing manual tools or CNC glass cutting machinery to cut flat glass sheets into specific dimensions with high accuracy.
AdvancedThermal Process MonitoringManaging furnace temperatures and annealing lehr settings to ensure glass is cooled at a controlled rate to prevent internal stress.
IntermediateVisual Quality InspectionIdentifying and categorizing glass defects such as seeds, stones, bubbles, or surface scratches during and after the forming process.
IntermediateHigh-Temperature Safety ProtocolsAdhering to strict safety guidelines and using specialized PPE when working in proximity to molten glass and industrial furnaces.
IntermediateMachine Troubleshooting and MaintenancePerforming routine maintenance and minor repairs on glass forming machinery to prevent downtime.