Glass Beveller Handicraft & Printing Workers

Read and interpret such 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 …

Use glass cutting tools or diamond blades to cut pieces out of glass plates, including mirrors.

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.

Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.

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 …

Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

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.

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Adjust glass sheets` thickness, according to the gauge readings, using asbestos pads on the sides of the kilns` cooling jacket.

Inspect the drawn sheets of glass in order to detect any flows such as blisters or stones, signalling the defective glass sheets.

Operate the bevelling machine by setting it up and performing the specific operations such as beveling or polishing glass or mirror edges.

Rinse the glass following the bevelling process using water in order to remove the abrasive residue.

Trim surplus material of fabric such as fiberglass mats, cloth, plastics or rubber.

Process of evaporating aluminium or silver in a vacuum chamber containing glass objects, such as mirrors or optical instruments, to obtain a reflective coating. Some methods also use pure oxygen …

Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.

Create architectural sketches for the design and detail specifications of interiors and exteriors to scale.

Draw layout specifications for machinery, equipment and building structures. Specify which materials should be used and the size of the components. Show different angles and views of the product.

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.

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials or hazardous materials. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming …

Operate a variety of hand tools designed for grinding production materials, such as angle grinders, die grinders, grindstones, bench grinders, and others.

Remove defective materials from the production line.

Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Adjust the tension and the position of the belt on the measuring machines` spindles, following the belt-size chart specifications.

Apply insulation strips, which prevent air exchange between outdoors and indoors areas.

Spray foam insulation, usually polyurethane, to fill a space.

Assemble two glass panes with a spacer, usually made of stainless steel, aluminium or structural foam, and apply an adhesive sealant to press the glass panes against the spacer. Drill …

Assemble the profiles to build window or glass door frames using cutting, trimming, sealing and welding equipment,fix the metal fittings with power tools, and insert the glass pane.

Construct a strong frame out of materials such as wood, metal, plastic, laminated boards, or a combination of the materials for furniture.

Handle the damaged glass sheets so that they do not collapse into the kiln by closing the roll of the drawing kiln.

Use different specialised handling for products that are delicate and tend to be broken or damaged easily.

Install different types of sill pans, systems that sit underneath the window sill to collect any excess moisture or fluids and convey it outside as to prevent moisture damage to …

Pack fragile items such as glass panes or glass objects using the appropriate boxes and cushioning materials such as air-encapsulated plastic or customised foam enclosures to make sure the content …

Load and unload materials from containers, manually or using appropriate tools. Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using tools such as forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, …

Place a window in a prepared position such as a wall or floor, in case of full height glass. Use measurement tools to ascertain that the window is straight and …

Use automated abrasive belts to smooth or shape glass edges.

Smooth glass or lens surfaces of optical instruments with grinding and polishing tools, such as diamond tools.

Tend manufacturing machines designed to coat workpiece surfaces by applying various coating machine processes, such as powder coating, monitor and operate it according to regulations.

Use the specified polishing compounds such as emery powder, spreading it on the stone.