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Overview
Glass forming machine operators operate and maintain machines that press or blow molten glass into moulds for products such as bottles, jars, drinking glasses and neon tubes. They set up machines, adjust settings and check production samples.
In job descriptions, look for glass forming, molten glass, moulds, machine setup, press or blow processes, sample weighing, measuring, product checks, maintenance and specification control.
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Glass forming machine operators work beside hot production equipment that presses or blows molten glass into moulds. The job combines machine setup, adjustment, routine maintenance and checks of bottles, jars, glasses or neon tubes.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include setting machine parameters, handling moulds, monitoring glass flow, weighing and measuring samples, spotting defects, following specifications and keeping production equipment clean enough for consistent forming.
Salary context
Salary context depends on plant scale, shift pattern, heat and safety conditions, product tolerances, machine responsibility, sample checking duties and whether the operator handles setup, adjustment or only running production.
Career paths
Progression can move from machine operation into setup specialist work, quality inspection, line leading, maintenance support, process technician roles or supervision in glass and ceramics production.
Good to know
Look for adverts that name product type, press or blow process, mould changes, sample checks, heat conditions, maintenance duties and specification control. This separates glass forming from general packing work.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
51-9195.04
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETExtruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9041.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
The official mapping connects this O*NET occupation to many ESCO occupations.
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Occupation group
Glass and ceramics plant operators (8181)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e19a0f13-da49-42cb-8b3a-27da8ce44c8c |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 8181.8 |
| ISCO group | 8181 |
| Concept type | Occupation |