Group
Occupation
731935 Glass Production Machine Operator
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
731935 Glass Production Machine Operator
Operates machines to manufacture molten glass and shape glassware products such as containers, sheet glass, structural and stained glass, glass lenses and prisms.
Specialisations
- Glass Furnace Operator
- Glass Maker
- Glass Melt Operator
- Glassware Maker
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Understands the production specifications and sets up glass production machines to ensure precise production
- Monitors the melting and refining process of raw materials to form molten glass, and adjusts machine settings to control the temperature and flow of molten glass
- Changes, positions and aligns moulds on glass production machines as per production requirements
- Inspects glass products for defects and ensures they meet quality standards
- Conducts regular inspections and basic upkeep of glass production machines to ensure optimal performance, while identifying and resolving mechanical issues
- Monitors and controls the production rate to meet production targets, and maintains production records, while reporting any issues or discrepancies