Description
Form a bed for glass on the metal trays by spreading plasters of paris using rollers or pallete knifes.
Alternative labels
creating of glass bed
glass bed creating
glass bed forming
create glass bed
forming of glass bed
creating glass bed
creating bed for glass
forming glass bed
forming bed for glass
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Form bed for glass is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Glass annealer: Glass annealers operate electric or gas kilns used to strengthen the glass products by a heating-cooling process, making sure the temperature is set according to specifications. They inspect the glass products through the entire process to observe any flaws.
Optional skill
Form bed for glass is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Glass-blower: Glass-blowers design, produce and decorate glass artefacts such as stained glass windows, mirrors and architectural glass. Some glass-blowers specialise in restoring, renovating and repairing original pieces. They may also work as scientific glass-blowers, designing and repairing laboratory glass.
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.
References
- Form bed for glass – ESCO