Glass Tube Manufacturing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures tube-shaped glass tubes by melting glass raw materials at high temperatures and forming them by drawing.
Description
Glass tube manufacturing workers melt raw materials such as silicon dioxide in high-temperature furnaces around 1500°C and form them into tubes using drawing machines. After forming, they slowly cool them in annealing furnaces, cut them to specified dimensions, perform dimensional inspections, refractive index tests, and strength tests, and supply products that meet quality standards. Production lines range from semi-automatic to fully automated equipment, making safety and health management, process stabilization, and quality control important.
Future Outlook
Demand for high-value-added products such as medical glass and tubes for optical fibers is stable, and adaptation to high-precision manufacturing and automation technologies is expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Senior Operator → Production Engineer → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Dimensional Measurement Inspection / Glass Drawing Machine Operation / Heating Furnace Temperature Control / Quality Control / Safety and Health Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Basic PLC Operation / Material Properties Knowledge / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even minor dimensional errors can lead to product defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to work around high-temperature furnaces and frequent continuous standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Manufacturing processes are standardized, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Glass Product Manufacturing Technician
Aliases
- Glass Tube Manufacturing Worker
- Glass Tube Processing Worker
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