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94102.03 – Glass finishing machine operators

Glass finishing machine operators run single-function machines to finish flat glass, glassware, bottles and other glass products.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Glass beveller
  • Glass-finishing machine operator

Core competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to ensure consistent product quality, prevent machinery breakdowns, enhance safety, optimize performance, extend equipment lifespan, reduce costs and comply with regulations
  • Quality Control Testing to ensure each glass product meets specific standards and specifications, guaranteeing uniformity across batches
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness to operate finishing machines to grind, drill, sand, bevel, decorate, wash and polish glass and glass products
  • Colour Perception to ensure the proper application of coatings, decorative finishes or identifying defects on glass products
  • Attention to Detail to carefully inspect products for quality indicators
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to understand how to ensure smooth operation, maintain product quality, optimize efficiency, enhance safety and implement continuous process improvements

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Glass finishing machine operators

    • Set up and adjust glass and glass-product finishing machines
    • Operate and maintain finishing machines to grind, drill, sand, bevel, decorate, wash or polish glass or glass products
    • Visually inspect products for quality
    • Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size and type of goods produced.

Additional information

  • Mobility is possible among the various types of machine operators in this unit group.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

94 – Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing

Sub-major group

941 – Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers

Minor group

9410 – Machine operators and related workers in mineral and metal products processing and manufacturing

Unit group

94102 – Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters

Occupational profile

94102.03 – Glass finishing machine operators

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