Glass Heat Treatment Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that heats and cools glass products to improve strength and optical properties.
Description
Places glass raw materials or molded products into kilns or furnaces, adjusts heating temperatures and times, and carries out processes such as slow cooling (annealing) or rapid cooling (tempering). Handles operation of temperature control equipment, monitoring with temperature measurement devices, quality inspections and strain checks after product removal, and creation of work records. As work in high-temperature environments is frequent, safety measures, equipment inspections, and maintenance tasks are also important.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of energy-saving technologies and demand for high-performance glass, demand for heat treatment technicians will remain stable. Acquiring knowledge of process automation and IoT control technologies will become important in the future.
Personality Traits
Cautious and precise / Cooperative / High safety awareness / Patient
Work Style
Factory indoor high temperature / Shift
Career Path
Glass Heat Treatment Operator → Line Leader → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Firing Furnace Management / Process Records and Quality Data Management / Temperature Control Device Setting and Adjustment / Temperature Measurement Device Operation
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Technology / Mechanics of Materials / Process Improvement
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in temperature or processing time affect quality |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy raw materials and products, and working in high temperatures |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure long hours of work in high-temperature environments |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work follows prescribed processes |
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