Flat Glass Forming Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Flat glass forming workers melt glass raw materials at high temperatures and manufacture flat sheet glass using forming techniques such as the float process or draw-up process.
Description
Flat glass forming workers are specialists who melt raw materials such as limestone and soda ash in high-temperature furnaces and form molten glass into flat sheets using methods such as the float process or draw-up process. The formed glass passes through a cooling tank and is annealed under temperature control. They operate the manufacturing line, adjust forming speed, manage temperatures, perform quality inspections, and check flatness, thickness, and optical properties. Maintenance and cleaning of machinery, thorough safety practices, and tolerance for high-temperature work environments are required.
Future Outlook
Demand for glass in housing and automotive applications is stable, and a steady number of job openings is expected in the future. However, as production lines become more automated, the value of workers with advanced mechanical maintenance skills and quality management abilities will increase further.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High concentration / High safety awareness / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
3-Shift System / Factory Work / Heavy Object Handling / Indoor Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Line Operator → Team Leader → Process Manager → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Engineer
Required Skills
Forming Furnace Operation / Quality Inspection / Temperature Management / Thickness Measurement
Recommended Skills
Mechanical Maintenance / QC Methods / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because quick adaptation to manufacturing conditions or line changes is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute bubbles or scratches affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is extensive standing work in high temperatures and handling of heavy objects. |
| Problem Solving | Because identifying causes and making adjustments are necessary for forming defects. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because enduring high-temperature environments and production line tension is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The forming line is standardized, and adherence to procedures is emphasized over creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Sheet Glass Forming Worker
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