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94102.04 – Glass cutters

Glass cutters cut flat glass of various thicknesses to specified sizes and shapes by hand.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Hand glass cutter

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to operate machines and hand tools to cut glass along marked outlines and around patterns
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to ensure computerized and robotic glass cutting equipment are operating safely and efficiently
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness to cut glass of various thickness to specified sizes and shapes by hand
  • Control of Settings to set up, operate and adjust computerized and robotic glass cutting equipment
  • Attention to Detail to examine glass products from every angle to detect defective items
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to understand how to ensure precise cutting, gauge material properties, implement safety measures, maintain quality standards and adapt to technological advancements

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Glass cutters

    • Jig, measure and mark glass or place pattern on or under glass for cutting
    • Examine and mark defective glass to obtain best cut
    • Cut glass along marked outlines or around pattern using hand tools
    • Smooth rough edges using belt sander or smoothing wheels
    • Set up, operate and adjust computerized or robotic glass cutting equipment
    • Monitor process for product quality.

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

94102.04 – Glass cutters

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