Glass Melting Worker (Ceramics Raw Materials)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craft worker who uses a high-temperature furnace to melt glass raw materials and produce homogeneous molten glass.
Description
The Glass Melting Worker (Ceramics Raw Materials) blends raw materials such as silica, soda ash, and limestone in appropriate proportions, melts and kneads them in a high-temperature furnace (approx. 1400°C) to produce molten glass. They manage furnace temperature, determine the timing for raw material input, check the melting state, and maintain quality. The work involves extensive standing in high-temperature environments, and they are also responsible for safety management as well as equipment inspections and simple maintenance.
Future Outlook
In the ceramics and glass manufacturing industry, while automation and labor reduction are advancing, the demand for skilled technicians remains stable due to increasingly sophisticated quality requirements.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory work / Indoor high-temperature environment / Shift work
Career Path
Glass Melting Operator (Entry-level) → Glass Melting Worker → Senior Glass Melting Worker → Quality Control Staff → Production Line Manager
Required Skills
High-Temperature Furnace Operation Skills / Raw Material Blending and Weight Measurement / Safety and Health Management / Temperature Control
Recommended Skills
Furnace Maintenance and Inspection / Quality Management / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small deviations in temperature or raw material blending affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and carrying heavy raw materials. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure work near high-temperature furnaces and harsh working environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The process is standardized, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
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