Occupations/51-9195.04
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
Shape molten glass according to patterns.
Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.
AI automation risk
73%
Higher automation risk
Human characteristics
21%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
61%
Mixed exposure
A day in this job
- Mostly routine
Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, or rulers.
- Mostly routine
Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.
- Task
Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly.
The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly.
- 02Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, or rulers.
- 03Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.01
- Degree of automation2.42
- Time sitting2.43
- Originality (ability)2.75
- Conflict situations2.03
- Hands-on objects/tools4.00
- Outdoors / weather1.13
- Disease exposure1.16
- Decision freedom4.05
Top abilities
- Near Vision3.88
- Arm-Hand Steadiness3.88
- Reaction Time3.75
- Control Precision3.75
- Visualization3.62
- Visual Color Discrimination3.62
- Manual Dexterity3.62
- Selective Attention3.50
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.00
- Active Listening3.00
- Writing2.62
- Speaking2.75
- Mathematics2.62
- Science1.75
- Critical Thinking3.00
- Active Learning2.88
- Learning Strategies2.62
- Monitoring3.25
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