About This Career Path
Shape molten glass according to patterns.
Manufacturing
Shape molten glass according to patterns.
Manufacturing Industry
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
Average
$40,280
ANNUAL
$19.37
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,660
ANNUAL
$14.26
HOURLY
Mid Level
$38,880
ANNUAL
$18.69
HOURLY
Expert Level
$48,810
ANNUAL
$23.46
HOURLY
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
1,270
Projected job openings through 2030
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
Degree Recommendations
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
01
Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly.
02
Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, or rulers.
03
Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.
04
Place glass into dies or molds of presses and control presses to form products, such as glassware components or optical blanks.
05
Spray or swab molds with oil solutions to prevent adhesion of glass.
06
Blow tubing into specified shapes to prevent glass from collapsing, using compressed air or own breath, or blow and rotate gathers in molds or on boards to obtain final shapes.
07
Operate electric kilns that heat and mold glass sheets to the shape and curve of metal jigs.
08
Determine types and quantities of glass required to fabricate products.
09
Set up and adjust machine press stroke lengths and pressures and regulate oven temperatures, according to glass types to be processed.
10
Shape, bend, or join sections of glass, using paddles, pressing and flattening hand tools, or cork.
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Reaction Time
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
Manufacturing
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