Glass Melting Furnace Worker (Ceramics Raw Materials)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation manufactures glass frit and melts used as ceramics raw materials in high-temperature furnaces, handling everything from raw material blending, temperature control, cooling, and inspection.
Description
Glass melting furnace workers blend raw materials such as silica, soda ash, and limestone, and melt them in high-temperature furnaces to manufacture glass frit and melts. Operations include charging raw materials, controlling furnace temperature, stirring the molten liquid, cooling, and sampling and inspecting products. Safety and health management and equipment maintenance are also important, and work proceeds with caution in high-temperature environments and when handling heavy raw materials.
Future Outlook
Due to the contraction of domestic ceramics production, job openings are flat or slightly decreasing. However, there is increasing demand for labor-saving and quality improvement through automation and IoT introduction, making the acquisition of new technologies advantageous for careers.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High concentration / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Hazardous material handling / Heavy material handling / Shift work
Career Path
Equipment Operator → Production Management Engineer → Quality Control Engineer → Line Manager
Required Skills
High-temperature furnace operation / Quality inspection / Raw material blending / Safety and health knowledge / Temperature measurement equipment operation
Recommended Skills
Basic maintenance knowledge / Control device operation / Fluorescence X-ray analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in temperature control or raw material blending directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent work in high-temperature environments and handling of heavy raw materials. |
| Problem Solving | To respond quickly to furnace abnormalities or quality issues. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows prescribed procedures. |
Aliases
- Frit Manufacturing Worker
- Melting Furnace Operator
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