Maintain glass thickness

Description

Maintain the specified thickness of glass by adjusting the speed of rolls on the kiln.

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Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Maintain glass thickness is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Drawing kiln operator: Drawing kiln operators are responsible for continuous sheet flat glass production by manipulating the drawing kiln that processes molten glass.
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.

Optional skill

Maintain glass thickness 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.

 


 

References

  1. Maintain glass thickness – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022