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Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers

Production (51-9195)
Bright Outlook

Shape molten glass according to patterns.

At a Glance

Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers earns a median of $45,690/yr with +6.2% projected growth. Typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent. Top skills: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Getting Information.

Median Annual Wage

$45,690/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+6.2%

Annual Openings

6

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Skills (4)

Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

3.4
Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

3.4
Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

3.4
Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

3.3

Knowledge (2)

Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

3.8
Design

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

3.7

Abilities (12)

Arm-Hand Steadiness

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

3.9
Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

3.9
Control Precision

The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

3.8
Reaction Time

The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

3.8
Visualization

The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

3.6
Visual Color Discrimination

The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

3.6
Manual Dexterity

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

3.6
Finger Dexterity

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

3.5
Selective Attention

The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

3.5
Rate Control

The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.

3.5
Multilimb Coordination

The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

3.4
Perceptual Speed

The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.

3.4

Technology (2)

Microsoft Outlook

Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Work Activities (7)

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

4.4
Controlling Machines and Processes

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

4.1
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

3.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

3.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

3.5
Handling and Moving Objects

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

3.4
Performing General Physical Activities

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

3.3

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