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Career Details :: Glass Cutting Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators
Description
Set up and operate machines to cut glass.
Experience
No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.
Education
These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.
Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
Tasks
- Reviews work order and maintains record of production, using counter.
- Starts machine to verify setup.
- Adjusts timing mechanism, to synchronize breaker bar to snap glass at score.
- Directs workers on cutting team.
- Operates single cut machine to cut glass.
- Removes and replaces worn cutter heads, using hand tools.
- Adjusts position, height, and stroke of cutting bridges, manually or by turning controls, to score glass to specific dimensions.
- Starts vacuum-cupped crane, to lift and transfer glass.
- Measures glass with tape to verify dimensions and observes glass to detect defects.
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Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Monitor Processes, Material, Surroundings
- Implementing Ideas, Programs, etc.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Material
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Degree of Automation
- Indoors
- Hazardous Equipment
- Hazardous Situations
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
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