Job description Glass-forming Machine Operator in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region

Find out what work is like for a glass-forming machine operator in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters (NOC 94102).

Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters

Description

Glass forming and finishing machine operators operate multi-function process control machinery or single-function machines to melt, form, cut or finish flat glass, glassware, bottles, and other glass products. Glass cutters cut flat glass of various thicknesses to specified sizes and shapes by hand. They are employed by glass and glass products manufacturing companies.

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Glass process control operators
  • Operate multi-function process control machinery through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems to mix and melt raw materials; heat, anneal, temper or form float glass or glass products; and coat glass with silver or other metals and materials
  • Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions and make adjustments as necessary
  • Maintain shift log of production and other data
  • May operate process control machinery to cut glass or assemble glass window units
  • May clean and maintain process machinery
  • May ensure adequate levels of oil, soap, talc or other materials used in machine production of glass.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 94102), and a list of similar occupations:

  • bottle machine operator - glass products manufacturing
  • float operator - glass forming
  • glass beveller
  • glass-blowing machine operator
  • glass edger
  • glass-finishing machine operator
  • glass moulder
  • glass-pressing machine operator
  • hand glass cutter
  • mirror maker

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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