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Careers / Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers |
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Summary Description |
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Shape molten glass according to patterns. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Artificial Glass Eye Maker |
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Bender |
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Blow Molder |
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Bottle Blower |
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Fiber Glass Worker |
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Gaffer |
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Glass Bender |
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Glass Block Bender |
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Glass Block Installer |
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Glass Blower |
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Glass Blowing Instructor |
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Glass Blowing Lathe Operator |
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Glass Forming Engineer |
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Glass Lathe Operator |
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Glass Tube Bender |
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Glass Worker |
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Glassblower |
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Glassware Finisher |
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Laboratory Apparatus Glass Blower |
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Machine Operator |
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Molder |
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Neon Glass Bender |
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Neon Glass Blower |
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Neon Pumper |
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Neon Tube Bender |
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Press Operator |
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Presser |
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Relief Operator |
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Scientific Glass Blower |
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Tube Bender |
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31. |
Ware Finisher |
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Job Tasks |
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Place glass into dies or molds of presses and control presses to form products, such as glassware components or optical blanks.
- Place materials into molds.
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Spray or swab molds with oil solutions to prevent adhesion of glass.
- Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.
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Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly.
- Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.
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Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, or rulers.
- Weigh finished products.
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
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Blow tubing into specified shapes to prevent glass from collapsing, using compressed air or own breath, or blow and rotate gathers in molds or on boards to obtain final shapes.
- Shape glass or similar materials.
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Operate electric kilns that heat and mold glass sheets to the shape and curve of metal jigs.
- Operate heating or drying equipment.
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Determine types and quantities of glass required to fabricate products.
- Select production input materials.
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Set up and adjust machine press stroke lengths and pressures and regulate oven temperatures, according to glass types to be processed.
- Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
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Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.
- Record operational or production data.
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Shape, bend, or join sections of glass, using paddles, pressing and flattening hand tools, or cork.
- Shape glass or similar materials.
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Design and create glass objects, using blowpipes and artisans' hand tools and equipment.
- Design jewelry or decorative objects.
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Place electrodes in tube ends and heat them with glass burners to fuse them into place.
- Melt metal, plastic, or other materials to prepare for production.
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Operate and maintain finishing machines to grind, drill, sand, bevel, decorate, wash, or polish glass or glass products.
- Operate grinding equipment.
- Maintain production or processing equipment.
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Repair broken scrolls by replacing them with new sections of tubing.
- Replace worn equipment components.
- Repair production equipment or tools.
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Develop sketches of glass products into blueprint specifications, applying knowledge of glass technology and glass blowing.
- Create diagrams or blueprints for workpieces or products.
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Superimpose bent tubing on asbestos patterns to ensure accuracy.
- Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
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Cut lengths of tubing to specified sizes, using files or cutting wheels.
- Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
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Strike necks of finished articles to separate articles from blowpipes.
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Place rubber hoses on ends of tubing and charge tubing with gas.
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Work Activities |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Interesting Fact |
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Fewer than 13% of employed Americans are labor union members. 30 years ago, it was twice that rate. |
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