Glass-forming Machine Operator in Langley

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Maintain shift log of production and other data
• Make adjustments necessary to ensure the smooth running of processes
• Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions
• Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size and type of goods produced
• Operate finishing machines to grind, drill, sand, bevel, decorate, wash or polish glass or glass products
• Set up and adjust glass and glass product finishing machines
• Visually inspect products for quality
• Operate machines that press or blow molten glass in moulds to form or shape containers
• Set up or adjust automatic glass feeding, flowing and forming machines
• Spray or swab moulds with oil solutions to prevent adhesion of glass
• Weigh, measure and check production samples to assess conformance to specifications
• Coat glass with silver or other metals and materials
• Cut glass along marked outlines or around pattern using hand tools
• Heat, anneal, temper or form float glass or glass products
• Operate multi-function process control machinery to mix and melt raw materials
• Operate process control machinery to cut glass or assemble glass window units
• Place pattern on or under glass for cutting
• Place sheet of glass on padded table or in jig and measure and mark glass
• Smooth rough edges using belt sander or smoothing wheels

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement