Glass blower shaping molten glass into unique pieces using patterns, tools, and machines for finishing. Responsibilities include heating glass, inspecting sizes, recording information, and forming items in molds
Experience
Glass Blower, Molder, Bender, and Finisher
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Heated glass using gas flames or ovens to make it soft and easy to shape
Inspected and measured products with tools like rulers and calipers to check sizes
Recorded information about the glass made, including quantities and types
Placed glass into molds and controlled presses to form items like glassware
Blowed tubing into shapes using air or breath to keep glass from collapsing
Operated machines to grind, drill, and polish glass products for finishing
Designed glass objects using blowpipes and hand tools to create unique pieces
Skills
Hands-On Work
Shaping glass or materials, Placing materials into molds, Applying parting agents, Drawing guide lines, Mounting materials or workpieces
Checking & Planning
Weighing finished products, Measuring product dimensions, Selecting production materials, Creating diagrams for workpieces, Designing jewelry and decorative objects