Glass Tube Cutter
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician who cuts glass tubes to specified dimensions and polishes the cut surfaces to produce products.
Description
Glass tube cutters cut glass tubes, which are raw materials for glass products, and polish the edges to achieve dimensional accuracy and finish. This is a ceramics and manufacturing processing job. They operate cutting and polishing machines according to drawings or instructions. They measure cutting lengths and perform quality inspections to ensure product quality. Operations often use automatic or semi-automatic machines, but manual fine adjustments and finishing work are also required. To prevent injuries from glass fragments, they wear safety protective gear and work carefully. They also perform machine inspections and maintenance to improve production line efficiency and quality.
Future Outlook
Demand for glass products is stable, and needs for high-precision glass tubes used in medical, research, and precision equipment are increasing. On the other hand, with advances in automation technology, cutting processes using semi-automatic machines and robots are being introduced, so operators are required to have advanced skills in machine operation and maintenance.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands skilled in fine work / High Concentration / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice → Glass Tube Cutter → Group Leader/Leader → Process Management Position → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Cutting Machine Operation / Dimensional Measurement / Polishing Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Safety Protective Gear Use
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Material Properties / Blueprint Reading / Machine Maintenance / Machine Setup Adjustment
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because cutting length and edge finish accuracy directly affect product quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly involves precise cutting and polishing according to procedures, so originality is not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced calculations other than dimensional measurement are few, and simple numerical understanding is the main focus. |
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