Glass Production Machine Operators

Glass Production Machine Operators operate machines to manufacture molten glass and shape glassware products, such as containers, sheet glass, structural and stained glass, glass lenses and prisms.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Sets up and operates glass-making machines to produce molten glass, and regulate temperature of molten glass
  • Presses and blows glass into moulds to form glassware products
  • Collects and examines samples for conformity to specifications and adjusts machine settings accordingly

Key values of workers in Glass Production Machine Operators

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Glass Production Machine Operators

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

  • Quality Control Analysis

    Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.