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94102.02 – Glass forming machine operators

Glass forming machine operators run single-function machines to melt and form glassware and glass products.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Glass-blowing machine operator
  • Mirror maker

Core competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to control and maintain machines that press and blow molten glass into moulds to form containers such as bottles, jars and drinking glasses
  • Quality Control Testing to ensure glass products produced meet company and regulatory standards, such as by inspecting glass pieces for defects like bubbles, cracks or misalignment
  • Colour Perception to discern colours of molten glass in the furnace, such as changes in colour, that may indicate temperature fluctuations or chemical reactions that affect glass properties
  • Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion to control and maintain machines that press and blow molten glass and operate electric kilns that heat glass sheets
  • Attention to Detail to pay close attention to parameters such as viscosity, cooling rate and glass forming time, which require precision
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to understand efficient operation, quality control, safety, machine maintenance, productivity and regulatory compliance related to glass forming operations

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Glass forming machine operators

    • Set up and adjust automatic glass feeding, flowing and forming machines
    • Operate and maintain machines that press or blow molten glass in moulds to form or shape containers, such as bottles, jars and drinking glasses
    • Operate electric kilns that heat glass sheets and mould to the shape and curve of metal jigs
    • Spray or swab moulds with oil solutions to prevent adhesion of glass
    • Weigh, measure and check production samples to assess conformance to specifications using scales and gauges and by visual verification.

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

94102.02 – Glass forming machine operators

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