Description
Operate the temperature-controlled kiln used in annealing, the process of gradually cooling hot glass to avoid any internal stress.
Alternative labels
lehr tending
lehr operating
operate lehr
tending lehr
operating lehr
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Tend lehr 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
Tend lehr 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 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
- Tend lehr – ESCO
