DesignISCO 7315
Glass beveller
Glass bevellers measure, cut, assemble and install flat glass and mirrors. They also load and unload glass, mirrors and equipment, drive to installation sites, install metal or wood frameworks that need to be fitted with glass, and work according to client specifications.
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Rate 5 of the 16 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
monitor gauge
feed mirror machine
inspect glass sheet
use personal protection equipment
trim excess material
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (16)
monitor gaugemonitor gaugeOversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.feed mirror machinefeed mirror machineFeed the glass silvering machine with mirror glass.inspect glass sheetinspect glass sheetInspect the drawn sheets of glass in order to detect any flows such as blisters or stones, signalling the defective glass sheets.use personal protection equipmentuse personal protection equipmentMake use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.trim excess materialtrim excess materialTrim surplus material of fabric such as fiberglass mats, cloth, plastics or rubber.cut glasscut glassUse glass cutting tools or diamond blades to cut pieces out of glass plates, including mirrors.manipulate glassmanipulate glassManipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.read standard blueprintsread standard blueprintsRead and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.ensure equipment availabilityensure equipment availabilityEnsure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.monitor automated machinesmonitor automated machinesContinuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment...rinse glassrinse glassRinse the glass following the bevelling process using water in order to remove the abrasive residue.consult technical resourcesconsult technical resourcesRead and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.operate bevelling machineoperate bevelling machineOperate the bevelling machine by setting it up and performing the specific operations such as beveling or polishing glass or mirror edges.adjust glass sheetsadjust glass sheetsAdjust glass sheets` thickness, according to the gauge readings, using asbestos pads on the sides of the kilns` cooling jacket.set up the controller of a machineset up the controller of a machineSet up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.measure materialsmeasure materialsMeasure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
Optional (27) — show
silveringsilveringProcess of evaporating aluminium or silver in a vacuum chamber containing glass objects, such as mirrors or optical instruments, to obtain a reflective coating. Some methods also use pure oxygen or a ...inspect quality of productsinspect quality of productsUse various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.assemble windowsassemble windowsAssemble the profiles to build window or glass door frames using cutting, trimming, sealing and welding equipment,fix the metal fittings with power tools, and insert the glass pane.adjust measuring machinesadjust measuring machinesAdjust the tension and the position of the belt on the measuring machines` spindles, following the belt-size chart specifications.tend coating machinetend coating machineTend manufacturing machines designed to coat workpiece surfaces by applying various coating machine processes, such as powder coating, monitor and operate it according to regulations.install sill paninstall sill panInstall different types of sill pans, systems that sit underneath the window sill to collect any excess moisture or fluids and convey it outside as to prevent moisture damage to the window or adjacent...remove defective productsremove defective productsRemove defective materials from the production line.smooth glass edgessmooth glass edgesUse automated abrasive belts to smooth or shape glass edges.maintain equipmentmaintain equipmentRegularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.assemble insulating glazing unitsassemble insulating glazing unitsAssemble two glass panes with a spacer, usually made of stainless steel, aluminium or structural foam, and apply an adhesive sealant to press the glass panes against the spacer. Drill holes in the spa...manage wastemanage wasteManage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials and/or hazardous materials, in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities. Ensure required l...handle fragile itemshandle fragile itemsUse different specialised handling for products that are delicate and tend to be broken or damaged easily.apply a protective layerapply a protective layerApply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.use polishing compoundsuse polishing compoundsUse the specified polishing compounds such as emery powder, spreading it on the stone.report defective manufacturing materialsreport defective manufacturing materialsMaintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.create furniture framescreate furniture framesConstruct a strong frame out of materials such as wood, metal, plastic, laminated boards, or a combination of the materials for furniture.create architectural sketchescreate architectural sketchesCreate architectural sketches for the design and detail specifications of interiors and exteriors to scale.apply insulation stripsapply insulation stripsApply insulation strips, which prevent air exchange between outdoors and indoors areas.draw blueprintsdraw blueprintsDraw layout specifications for machinery, equipment and building structures. Specify which materials should be used and the size of the components. Show different angles and views of the product.smooth glass surfacesmooth glass surfaceSmooth glass or lens surfaces of optical instruments with grinding and polishing tools, such as diamond tools.set windowset windowPlace a window in a prepared position such as a wall or floor, in case of full height glass. Use measurement tools to ascertain that the window is straight and plumb.perform loading and unloading operationsperform loading and unloading operationsLoad and unload materials from containers, manually or using appropriate tools. Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using tools such as forklifts, transfer augers, s...keep records of work progresskeep records of work progressMaintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.handle broken glass sheetshandle broken glass sheetsHandle the damaged glass sheets so that they do not collapse into the kiln by closing the roll of the drawing kiln.apply spray foam insulationapply spray foam insulationSpray foam insulation, usually polyurethane, to fill a space.pack fragile items for transportationpack fragile items for transportationPack fragile items such as glass panes or glass objects using the appropriate boxes and cushioning materials such as air-encapsulated plastic or customised foam enclosures to make sure the content wil...operate grinding hand toolsoperate grinding hand toolsOperate a variety of hand tools designed for grinding production materials, such as angle grinders, die grinders, grindstones, bench grinders, and others.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a glass beveller do?
Glass bevellers measure, cut, assemble and install flat glass and mirrors. They also load and unload glass, mirrors and equipment, drive to installation sites, install metal or wood frameworks that need to be fitted with glass, and work according to client specifications.
What skills does a glass beveller need?
A glass beveller needs 16 essential skills, including monitor gauge, feed mirror machine, inspect glass sheet, use personal protection equipment, trim excess material.
Will AI replace glass beveller jobs?
The AI disruption score for glass beveller is 49/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: monitor gauge, measure materials, smooth glass edges. Most resilient: apply insulation strips, apply spray foam insulation, manipulate glass.
AI Replacement Risk
49/ 100
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