Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, & Finishers
Glass Artist, Glass Bender, Glassblower, Neon Glass Bender
What they do:
Shape molten glass according to patterns.
On the job, you would:
- Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly.
- Shape, bend, or join sections of glass, using paddles, pressing and flattening hand tools, or cork.
- 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.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
- management
Engineering and Technology
- design
- product and service development
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Math and Science
- chemistry
Skills
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- group things in different ways
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel Hot Technology
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook Hot Technology
Billing and invoicing software
- Billing software
Education
Education: (rated 1 of 4)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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