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.
Glass annealers operate electric or gas kilns used to strengthen the glass products by a heating-cooling process, making sure the temperature is set according to specifications. They inspect the glass products through the entire process to observe any flaws.
Competences and skills
36 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
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1 competenceEssential skills and competences 16 competences
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Sector-specific
6 competencesadjust burner controls
Adjust the heat in the burner regulating the thermostat according to the prescribed temperature following each product specification.
feed mirror machine
Feed the glass silvering machine with mirror glass.
maintain furnace temperature
Monitor and govern the pyrometer to control the furnace temperature.
observe products' behaviour under processing conditions
Observe the color of fires and pyrometric cones under certain processing conditions such as high temperature.
restore trays
Restore the trays in order to be reused by removing them form the kiln and placing them into the lehr for gradual cooling and annealing.
tend lehr
Operate the temperature-controlled kiln used in annealing, the process of gradually cooling hot glass to avoid any internal stress.
Cross-sector
10 competencesconsult 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.
follow production schedule
Follow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various concerns like production, staffing, inventory, etc. It is usually linked to manufacturing where the plan indicates when and how much of each product will be demanded. Utilise all the information in the actual implementation of the plan.
form bed for glass
Form a bed for glass on the metal trays by spreading plasters of paris using rollers or pallete knifes.
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.
position glass on trays
Position the glass on the specific kiln trays using the tongs.
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.
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
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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 18 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesmanage kiln ventilation
Managing a product specific and energy efficient kiln ventilation.
monitor end-product drying process
Let the end-products to cool and dry during the correct amount of time. If necessary, hasten the drying process using kilns or delay it by allowing water to humidify the products.
operate drying blowers
Operate the portable air and heat blowers by placing them in the drying aisles in order to dry specific products.
transfer glaze
Transfer the processed glaze from the mill to the storage jars.
Cross-sector
14 competenceshandle 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.
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.
inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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.
monitor conveyor belt
Monitor the flow of the work pieces on the conveyor belt as they are processed by the machine to ensure optimal productivity.
monitor gauge
Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.
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.
perform test run
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.
read gas meter
Read gas measuring meter, recording the relevant information such as the amounts of gas dispensed and received.
record production data
Keep a record of data such as name, colour and quantity of the produced goods.
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.