O*NET-SOC 51-9195.04

Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers

Shape molten glass according to patterns.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation3
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.3807/2015
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.3807/2015
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.3807/2015
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.2507/2015
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.007/2015
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.007/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.8807/2015
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8807/2015
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.7507/2015
Reaction Time1.A.2.c.13.7507/2015
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.6207/2015
Visual Color Discrimination1.A.4.a.33.6207/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly.Core6507/2015
Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, or rulers.Core6607/2015
Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.Core6607/2015

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.7711/2023
Conventional4.7411/2023
Investigative2.4611/2023
Artistic1.5311/2023
Enterprising1.511/2023
Social1.1311/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.