Glaze Mixing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that measures and compounds raw materials for glazes used in ceramics, supporting quality control and stable product production.
Description
Glaze mixing workers are specialized operators who compound and manufacture glazes for ceramics. They weigh raw materials such as silica, alumina, soda ash, and oxide minerals according to recipes, and mix and grind them using milling and stirring machines. The finished glaze undergoes tests for viscosity, pH, hue, etc., and qualified products are supplied to the glazing process. They also handle management of manufacturing records, basic maintenance of equipment, and investigation of causes in case of quality abnormalities. Temperature and humidity control and safe handling of chemicals are important, and work is done in factory lines or lab environments.
Future Outlook
As demand in the ceramics industry changes, advancements in quality enhancement and new material development will continue, maintaining demand by enhancing expertise. Process optimization skills will be required due to environmental regulations and automation progress.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Glaze Compounder → Glazing Worker → Quality Control Staff → Process Manager → Production Engineering Engineer
Required Skills
Chemical Handling / Machine Operation / Quality Control / Raw Material Weighing
Recommended Skills
Basic Chemistry / Color Analysis / Statistical Analysis (Quality Control) / pH and Viscosity Measurement
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight mixing errors greatly affect glaze quality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because calculation of raw material weights and mixing ratios is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work is based on prescribed formulations. |
Related Qualifications
- Ceramics Skills Test (Glaze Compounding) Level 2
- Ceramics Skills Test (Glaze Compounding) Level 3
Aliases
- Glaze Compounder
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