Tend glass forming machines

Description

Tend automatic glass forming machines by setting them up and operating them in order to press, blow, or spin gobs of molten glass in moulds having end-products such as bottles, containers or cathode ray tubes.

Alternative labels

glass forming machines operating
operating glass forming machines
operate glass forming machines
glass forming machines tending
tending glass forming machines

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Tend glass forming machines is an essential skill of the following occupations:

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.

Optional skill

Tend glass forming machines 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. Tend glass forming machines – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022