Glass Bottle Manufacturing Engineer (Glass Products Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Other Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical job that manufactures glass bottles consistently from mixing glass raw materials, melting, forming, annealing, inspection, to finishing.
Description
Glass bottle manufacturing engineers appropriately mix raw materials such as silica sand and soda ash, pour the high-temperature melted glass into molds set in forming machines, and produce bottles. After forming, they manage temperatures in annealing furnaces to remove internal stresses. They also handle quality control through optical inspections and dimensional checks, maintenance inspections of equipment, adjustments to maintain stable line operations, process improvements, and safety and health management.
Future Outlook
Demand for glass bottles for food and pharmaceuticals is stable, but with advancing automation and IoT adoption, the importance of equipment control and data utilization skills will increase.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Chief Engineer → Process Manager → Manufacturing Technology Leader → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Equipment Maintenance and Inspection / Forming Machine Operation / Glass Melting and Mixing Technology / Quality Inspection / Temperature Control
Recommended Skills
CAD (Mold Design) / PLC Control / Process Improvement (5S and Kaizen) / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute defects in glass products can lead to quality issues. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not often required as the focus is on efficiently mass-producing standard products. |
Related Qualifications
- Glass Product Manufacturing Skills Certification
Aliases
- Glass Bottle Manufacturing Technician
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- Glass Forming Technician
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