quality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Drawing kiln operators are responsible for continuous sheet flat glass production by manipulating the drawing kiln that processes molten glass.
Competences and skills
32 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencelight auxiliary gas jets
Light gas jets in the kiln in order to heat the sheets of glass below breakage.
Sector-specific
2 competencesregulate gas-firing
Regulate the gas-firing on the glass sheets edges in order to avoid the slippage of the sheets from the guide wheels.
tend drawing kiln
Tend the drawing kiln in order to draw glass sheets of flat glass according to specified thickness.
Cross-sector
11 competencesadjust glass sheets
Adjust glass sheets` thickness, according to the gauge readings, using asbestos pads on the sides of the kilns` cooling jacket.
consult technical resources
Read and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.
handle broken glass sheets
Handle the damaged glass sheets so that they do not collapse into the kiln by closing the roll of the drawing kiln.
maintain glass thickness
Maintain the specified thickness of glass by adjusting the speed of rolls on the kiln.
monitor automated machines
Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in order to identify abnormalities.
digital
observe glass under heat
Observe the characteristics of the glass already set into the kiln so that cracking, warping or blistering is avoided.
optimise production processes parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
set up the controller of a machine
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
digital
supply machine
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the production line.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
write batch record documentation
Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of each batch of product.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencemechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
Optional skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescut glass
Use glass cutting tools or diamond blades to cut pieces out of glass plates, including mirrors.
feed mirror machine
Feed the glass silvering machine with mirror glass.
form moulding mixture
Form the moulding mixture adding specified amounts of materials, such as sand, clay, silica mud or plastic pellets, according to a fixed recipe, set up the controller of the melting tanks and monitor the melting process.
manage kiln ventilation
Managing a product specific and energy efficient kiln ventilation.
Cross-sector
12 competencescheck quality of raw materials
Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.
handle gas cylinders
Grip gas cylinders in a safe manner and ensure they are compliant with safety and health regulations.
inspect glass sheet
Inspect the drawn sheets of glass in order to detect any flows such as blisters or stones, signalling the defective glass sheets.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
manage waste
Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials and/or hazardous materials, in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices followed.
green
- Scope note
- Includes recycling regulations.
manipulate glass
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.
perform kiln maintenance
Perform small maintenance tasks on drawing kiln such as replacing the cooling pads of the jacket and plugging in the kiln with mortar.
read gas meter
Read gas measuring meter, recording the relevant information such as the amounts of gas dispensed and received.
record production data for quality control
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
remove defective products
Remove defective materials from the production line.
report defective manufacturing materials
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
smooth glass edges
Use automated abrasive belts to smooth or shape glass edges.