Group
Occupation

731935 Glass Production Machine Operator

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

731935 Glass Production Machine Operator

Operates machines to manufacture molten glass and shape glassware products, such as containers, sheet glass, structural and stained glass, glass lenses, and prisms.

Specialisations

  • Glass Furnace Operator
  • Glass Maker
  • Glass Melt Operator
  • Glassware Maker

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Understands the production specifications and sets up glass production machines to ensure precise production
  • Monitors the melting and refining process of raw materials to form molten glass, and adjusts machine settings to control the temperature and flow of molten glass
  • Changes, positions, and aligns moulds on glass production machines as per production requirements
  • Inspects glass products for defects and ensures they meet quality standards
  • Conducts regular inspections and basic upkeep of glass production machines to ensure optimal performance, while identifying and resolving mechanical issues
  • Monitors and controls the production rate to meet production targets, and maintains production records, while reporting any issues or discrepancies
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