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Description

Shape molten glass according to patterns.

Interests

  • Realistic
  • Conventional

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Work Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

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Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Independence
  • Initiative
  • Persistence

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Tasks

  • Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly.
  • Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, or rulers.
  • Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.
  • Place glass into dies or molds of presses and control presses to form products, such as glassware components or optical blanks.
  • Spray or swab molds with oil solutions to prevent adhesion of glass.

Work Activities

  • Getting Information
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Detailed Work Activities

  • Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
  • Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
  • Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
  • Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
  • Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
  • Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
  • Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Technology Skills

  • Spreadsheet software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Accounting software
  • Inventory management software

Abilities

  • Arm-Hand Steadiness
  • Near Vision
  • Control Precision
  • Reaction Time
  • Manual Dexterity

Skills

  • Operation and Control
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening

Knowledge

  • Production and Processing
  • Design
  • Mechanical
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Engineering and Technology

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

Certifying Organization

Administrative Management Systems, Inc.

Type

Advanced

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income PercentileAnnual Income
Low (10%)$38,248
Median (50%)$44,405
High (90%)$58,944

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).

ExperienceIncome
Entry Level N/A
Mid Level N/A
Senior Level N/A
Expert Level N/A

Employability

There are currently 49,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 51,800 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 5%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 5%

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