CAREER
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$35,440
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-6.1% (decline)
Most Common Level of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers Do
Shape molten glass according to patterns.
Other Job Titles Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers May Have
Gaffer, Glass Bender, Glass Blower, Glass Lathe Operator, Glass Tube Bender, Glassblower, Neon Glass Bender, Neon Tube Bender
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
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