As a Drawing Kiln Operator, you will need to master following:

• light auxiliary gas jets
• regulate gas-firing
• tend drawing kiln

More generally, a drawing kiln operator is also versed in:

• adjust glass sheets
• consult technical resources
• handle broken glass sheets
• maintain glass thickness
• monitor automated machines
• observe glass under heat
• optimise production processes parameters
• quality standards
• set up the controller of a machine
• supply machine
• troubleshoot
• write batch record documentation

It also helps to know the following:

• cut glass
• form moulding mixture
• manage kiln ventilation
• manage waste
• check quality of raw materials
• handle gas cylinders
• inspect glass sheet
• maintain equipment
• manipulate glass
• mechanics
• perform kiln maintenance
• read gas meter
• record production data for quality control
• remove defective products
• report defective manufacturing materials
• smooth glass edges