ISCO Occupation Group 8181.8 Glass Forming Machine Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Glass Forming Machine Operator: Glass forming machine operators operate and maintain machines that press or blow molten glass in moulds to form or shape products, such as neons, bottles, jars and drinking glasses. They set up and adjust machines, and weigh, measure and check production samples to check conformity to the set specifications.
Essential Skills
- Set Up The Controller Of A Machine
- Troubleshoot
- Clean Moulds
- Observe Products' Behaviour
- Optimise Production Processes Parameters
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Perform Test Run
- Blow Moulding
- Tend Glass Forming Machines
- Measure Materials
- Quality Standards
- Prevent Casting Adhesion
- Supply Machine
- Adjust Feeder Tubes
- Observe Glass Under Heat
- Monitor Automated Machines
- Inspect Glass Sheet
Optional Skills
- Monitor Environmental Parameters
- Check Quality Of Raw Materials
- Coating Substances
- Consult Technical Resources
- Tend Kiln For Glass Painting
- Manage Waste
- Monitor End-Product Drying Process
- Tend Lehr
- Operate Drying Blowers
- Maintain Mould Parts
- Form Bed For Glass
- Monitor Conveyor Belt
- Record Production Data For Quality Control
- Perform Product Testing
- Adjust Burner Controls
- Maintain Equipment
- Construct Moulds
- Mechanics
- Remove Defective Products
- Form Moulding Mixture
- Tend Coating Machine
- Inspect Quality Of Products
Alternative Names
- Glass Moulder
- Glass Forming Machine Worker
- Glass-Blowing Machine Operator
- Glass Production Operator
- Glass Forming And Finishing Machine Operator
- Glass Product Production Worker
- Production Machine Operator
- Glass Forming Machine Operative
- Glass Molder
