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Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and FinishersShape molten glass according to patterns. Job Task- Heats glass to pliable stage, using gas flame or oven.
- Cuts length of tubing to specified size, using file or cutting wheel.
- Inspects and measures product to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, magnifier, and ruler.
- Examines gob of molten glass for imperfections, utilizing knowledge of molten glass characteristics.
- Strikes neck of finished article to separate article from blowpipe.
- Determines type and quantity of glass required to fabricate product.
- Adjusts press stroke length and pressure, and regulates oven temperatures according to glass type processed.
- Develops sketch of glass product into blueprint specifications, applying knowledge of glass technology and glass blowing.
- Shapes, bends, or joins sections of glass, using paddles, pressing and flattening hand tools, or cork.
- Blows tubing into specified shape, using compressed air or own breath.
- Places glass into die or mold of press and controls press to form products, such as, glassware components or optical blanks.
- Dips end of blowpipe into molten glass to collect gob on pipe head or cuts gob from molten glass, using sheers.
- Preheats or melts glass pieces or anneals or cools glass products and components, using ovens and refractory powder.
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