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Unit group 7315

PSOC Unit group 7315 — Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers

Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers blow, mold, press, cut, trim, grind and polish glass, shape molten glass according to patterns. Their tasks include: a) heating glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens, and rotating glass to heat it uniformly; b) blowing and bending glass tubing into specified shapes to form scientific apparatus like flasks, retorts, pipettes; c) grinding and polishing glass objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing and smoothening and polishing rough edges, using belt sander or polishing wheels; d) examining glass stock and finished products and marking or discarding items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes; e) reading work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut; f) observing gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions and make adjustments as necessary; g) positioning pattern or drawing on glass, measuring dimensions, and marking cutting lines, using glass cutting tools and cutting glass along marked outlines or around pattern; h) setting up, operating and adjusting computerized or robotic glass cutting equipment; i) inspecting, weighing, and measuring products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, and rulers; j) regulating oven temperatures according to glass types to be processed; k) transferring pattern for individual stained glass parts from full size drawing to pattern paper, using stylus to trace drawings; l) spraying silver solution on glass to provide mirrored surface, using spray gun; m) laying out cutting and grinding optical and other glass to specified dimensions and weight for molding into lens blanks and for use as watch crystals. Examples of the occupations classified here: Glass blower, Glass cutter, Glass cutter (optical), Glass edge grinder, Glass finisher, Glass lens molder, Glass scientific blower, Glass tube bender Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Glass production furnace operator - 8181

Level Unit group
Code 7315
Children 0
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers blow, mold, press, cut, trim, grind and polish glass, shape molten glass according to patterns. Their tasks include: a) heating glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens, and rotating glass to heat it uniformly; b) blowing and bending glass tubing into specified shapes to form scientific apparatus like flasks, retorts, pipettes; c) grinding and polishing glass objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing and smoothening and polishing rough edges, using belt sander or polishing wheels; d) examining glass stock and finished products and marking or discarding items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes; e) reading work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut; f) observing gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions and make adjustments as necessary; g) positioning pattern or drawing on glass, measuring dimensions, and marking cutting lines, using glass cutting tools and cutting glass along marked outlines or around pattern; h) setting up, operating and adjusting computerized or robotic glass cutting equipment; i) inspecting, weighing, and measuring products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, and rulers; j) regulating oven temperatures according to glass types to be processed; k) transferring pattern for individual stained glass parts from full size drawing to pattern paper, using stylus to trace drawings; l) spraying silver solution on glass to provide mirrored surface, using spray gun; m) laying out cutting and grinding optical and other glass to specified dimensions and weight for molding into lens blanks and for use as watch crystals. Examples of the occupations classified here: Glass blower, Glass cutter, Glass cutter (optical), Glass edge grinder, Glass finisher, Glass lens molder, Glass scientific blower, Glass tube bender Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Glass production furnace operator - 8181

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Handicraft workers.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Handicraft workers grouping.

Industry links

Industries that employ this occupation

These PSIC codes are the closest industry matches for this occupation code based on the current editorial crosswalk.

Primary industries

Primary industries

28197 - Manufacture of Calendering or other Rolling Machines other than for Metals or Glass

Reverse mapping from the build-time PSIC ↔ PSOC synthesis.

23101 - Manufacture of Flat Glass (including Float Glass)

Reverse mapping from the build-time PSIC ↔ PSOC synthesis.

23109 - Manufacture of Glass and Glass Products, n.e.c.

Reverse mapping from the build-time PSIC ↔ PSOC synthesis.

Also relevant for

Also relevant for

23102 - Manufacture of Glass Containers

Reverse mapping from the build-time PSIC ↔ PSOC synthesis.

23103 - Manufacture of Glass Fibers (including Glass Wool) and Yarn of Glass Fibers

Reverse mapping from the build-time PSIC ↔ PSOC synthesis.

PSIC ↔ PSOC crosswalk: PSIC ↔ PSOC crosswalk. Token-overlap ranking on official titles and descriptions; weak matches omitted. Use the PSIC pages as the industry side of the lookup.

FAQ

What does PSOC 7315 cover?

Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers blow, mold, press, cut, trim, grind and polish glass, shape molten glass according to patterns. Their tasks include: a) heating glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens, and rotating glass to heat it uniformly; b) blowing and bending glass tubing into specified shapes to form scientific apparatus like flasks, retorts, pipettes; c) grinding and polishing glass objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing and smoothening and polishing rough edges, using belt sander or polishing wheels; d) examining glass stock and finished products and marking or discarding items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes; e) reading work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut; f) observing gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions and make adjustments as necessary; g) positioning pattern or drawing on glass, measuring dimensions, and marking cutting lines, using glass cutting tools and cutting glass along marked outlines or around pattern; h) setting up, operating and adjusting computerized or robotic glass cutting equipment; i) inspecting, weighing, and measuring products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, and rulers; j) regulating oven temperatures according to glass types to be processed; k) transferring pattern for individual stained glass parts from full size drawing to pattern paper, using stylus to trace drawings; l) spraying silver solution on glass to provide mirrored surface, using spray gun; m) laying out cutting and grinding optical and other glass to specified dimensions and weight for molding into lens blanks and for use as watch crystals. Examples of the occupations classified here: Glass blower, Glass cutter, Glass cutter (optical), Glass edge grinder, Glass finisher, Glass lens molder, Glass scientific blower, Glass tube bender Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Glass production furnace operator - 8181

Where is PSOC 7315 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Handicraft workers.

How do I choose PSOC 7315 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Handicraft workers grouping.