Glass Tube Blower
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that melts glass raw materials at high temperatures and forms and manufactures tubular glass products using blowpipes or burners.
Description
Glass tube blowers heat and melt raw materials using burners or melting furnaces, and shape them into tubes using blowpipes (glass mandrels) or blowing rods. After forming, they perform slow cooling treatment in an annealing furnace, followed by dimensional measurement and appearance inspection to complete the product. The work requires temperature management, maintenance of dimensional accuracy, and safety measures against hot glass, demanding stable manual dexterity and high concentration.
Future Outlook
While automation is advancing in mass production fields, demand for skilled technicians is expected to continue in the manufacturing of high-precision glass tubes for special applications.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice → Skilled Worker → Chief Glass Tube Blower → Production Technology Leader → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Annealing Furnace Operation / Blow Rod Forming / Burner Operation Technique / Dimensional Measurement and Inspection Technique / Temperature Control
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Understanding / Forming Machine Operation / Glass Chemistry / Quality Control Methods (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required to maintain uniform tube diameter and wall thickness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure standing work in high-temperature environments and handling heavy equipment. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Work is often performed individually, with little need for interpersonal coordination. |
Related Qualifications
- Glass Product Manufacturing Technician
Aliases
- Glass Tube Blowing Worker
- Glass Tube Shaping Worker
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