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Career Guidance Skills handling and moving S6.7 - using hand tools S6.7.3 - smoothing surfaces of objects or equipment Smooth glass edges
Description
Use automated abrasive belts to smooth or shape glass edges.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 5 occupations
- Total: 8 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Optical technicianOptical technicians assemble, repair and design various parts of eyewear such as lenses, frames, patterns and eyewear. They cut, inspect, mount and polish all parts using various m…
- Glass polisherGlass polishers finish plate glass to make a variety of glass products. They polish the edges of the glass using grinding and polishing wheels, and spray solutions on glass…
- Plate glass installerPlate glass installers fit panes of glass into windows and other structural elements like glass doors, walls, facades and other structures. Other titles The following job titles al…
Optional for
- Vehicle glazierVehicle glaziers install glass in motor vehicles taking into account the automobile manufacturer specifications such as glass type, thickness, size and shape. They order and inspec…
- Drawing kiln operatorDrawing kiln operators are responsible for continuous sheet flat glass production by manipulating the drawing kiln that processes molten glass. Other titles The following job title…
- Glass painterGlass painters design and create visual art on glass or crystal surfaces and objects such as windows, stemware and bottles. They use a variety of techniques to produce decorative…
- Glass bevellerGlass bevellers measure, cut, assemble and install flat glass and mirrors. They also load and unload glass, mirrors and equipment, drive to installation sites, install metal or woo…
- Glass installation supervisorGlass installation supervisors monitor the process of installing plate glass. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Duties Here are some of the duties of …
Related skills
- Smooth glass surface
- Handle broken glass sheets
- Cut glass
- Inspect glass sheet
- Apply a protective layer
- Keep records of work progress
- Adjust glass sheets
- Manipulate glass
- Manage waste
- Rinse glass
- Maintain equipment
- Ensure equipment availability
Last updated on February 18, 2026
