Glassblower Aide

Glassblower Aide delivers direct services to people and completes 20 concrete tasks that make the role measurable. The samples here show who is served, common timings, and when to call for help. Each one shows where we found it, and comes with an AI prompt you can copy and use straight away.

20evidenced tasks
20ready prompts
3tools of the trade
51-9195.04O*NET-SOC code
33,190hold this job (US, BLS 2025)
$46,170median pay/yr (US)
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What it pays

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Half of all Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic in the U.S. earn more than $46,170 a year — the middle 80% land between $35,850 and $61,530. About 33,190 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Plant and machine operators and assemblers earn about ₹17,329 a month on average — around ₹2.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$46,170typical pay / year
33,190people in this work
$61,530+top 10% earn
₹2.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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The work, task by task

These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.

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Rotate glass during heating process

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Keep the gather turning in the gloryhole, rotate the softened piece every 20 seconds to even the heat, call…
Keep the gather turning in the gloryhole, rotate the softened piece every 20 seconds to even the heat, call out if the shoulder thins or air-pocket appears, and hand it to Liam for the next blow when the temp is uniform in color.
The tools that do the workInventory controljob descriptionsO*NET

Determine types and quantities of glass required to fabricate products.

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List the batch for next week: count number of bowls, vases, and stems from the design sketches, note required…
List the batch for next week: count number of bowls, vases, and stems from the design sketches, note required glass types and approximate gram weights per piece, then reserve that raw glass so we don’t run out on Thursday’s kiln session.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelInventory controlESCOO*NET
Keeping the record2

Inspect, weigh, and measure products for conformance

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Inspect each finished piece from today's table: check for chips, measure diameters and wall thickness with…
Inspect each finished piece from today's table: check for chips, measure diameters and wall thickness with calipers, weigh and mark any out-of-tolerance items, and set aside rejects for rework with a short note of the defect.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET

Record manufacturing information such as quantities and sizes

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After the shift, record every item made with size, weight, and quantity for batch 7, include who worked on…
After the shift, record every item made with size, weight, and quantity for batch 7, include who worked on each piece and the tooling used, then update the run sheet so kiln schedules and inventory reflect today’s output.
The tools that do the workInventory controlMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
The daily work16

Spray or swab molds with oil solutions to prevent adhesion of glass.

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Spray the mold cavities used for the Chandeliers run with the light silicone release, wiping excess from…
Spray the mold cavities used for the Chandeliers run with the light silicone release, wiping excess from flange edges and inside grooves so no sheen remains, then log batch, lot and expiration on the maintenance sheet.
The tools that do the workInventory controlO*NET

Repair broken scrolls by replacing them with new sections of tubing.

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Remove the broken scroll from the large goblet stem, cut a matching length of tubing, anneal the replacement,…
Remove the broken scroll from the large goblet stem, cut a matching length of tubing, anneal the replacement, bead and flame-join it into the scroll, then test for alignment and note the repair in the workshop log.
The tools that do the workInventory controlO*NET

Superimpose bent tubing on asbestos patterns to ensure accuracy.

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Lay the bent tubing over the asbestos pattern for the Filigree panel, align the ribs to the tracing marks,…
Lay the bent tubing over the asbestos pattern for the Filigree panel, align the ribs to the tracing marks, clamp at the bends, then step back and compare against the pattern at eye level before final fusing.
The tools that do the workInventory controlO*NET

Cut lengths of tubing to specified sizes, using files or cutting wheels.

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Measure and cut three lengths of 8mm tubing to 120mm, 200mm and 320mm with the cutting wheel, deburr the ends…
Measure and cut three lengths of 8mm tubing to 120mm, 200mm and 320mm with the cutting wheel, deburr the ends with the file until smooth, then stack them with a written size tag for the furnace set.
The tools that do the workInventory controlO*NET

Place rubber hoses on ends of tubing and charge tubing with gas.

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Push rubber hosing onto both ends of the long feed tube, leak-test with nitrogen to 2 psi, charge the tube to…
Push rubber hosing onto both ends of the long feed tube, leak-test with nitrogen to 2 psi, charge the tube to working pressure, clamp fittings and mark the assembly with gas type and date used on the board.
The tools that do the workInventory controlO*NET

Operate production machinery

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Set up the lampworking lathe for the week's Filigree batch, check drive belts, load the scheduled tooling,…
Set up the lampworking lathe for the week's Filigree batch, check drive belts, load the scheduled tooling, run one test piece to spec, then record run hours and any adjustments on the machine sheet.
The tools that do the workInventory controljob descriptions

Test products for quality and performance

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Test the new cobalt-blue tumblers from run 14 for cracking, thickness variance, and rim fit, record pass/fail…
Test the new cobalt-blue tumblers from run 14 for cracking, thickness variance, and rim fit, record pass/fail and measured dimensions, flag any with air bubbles over 2 mm, and prepare a short note for Marta in procurement by Friday noon.
The tools that do the workInventory controljob descriptions

Monitor gauges and indicators during production

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Watch the furnace thermocouple, glory hole pressure, and annealer temperature during the 10–2 shift, note any…
Watch the furnace thermocouple, glory hole pressure, and annealer temperature during the 10–2 shift, note any excursions beyond tolerance, log the time and operator, and alert Alex immediately if the annealer deviates more than 5°C.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions

Design laboratory glass

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Sketch a blown borosilicate condenser for the lab with 50 mm outer diameter, 300 mm length, 10 mm wall…
Sketch a blown borosilicate condenser for the lab with 50 mm outer diameter, 300 mm length, 10 mm wall thickness, and standard ground joints, include a short rationale for the joint sizes and send the drawing to Dr. Silva for signoff by Thursday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCO

Repair laboratory glass

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Assess the cracked round-bottom flask from bench 3, list required replacement parts and repair steps,…
Assess the cracked round-bottom flask from bench 3, list required replacement parts and repair steps, estimate 45 minutes of labour and reheating schedule, reserve parts in stock and notify Lab Services that repair will be completed by Wednesday.
The tools that do the workInventory controlESCO

Study artworks

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Spend the afternoon cataloguing the reference sketches and three museum photos of 19th-century vases, tag…
Spend the afternoon cataloguing the reference sketches and three museum photos of 19th-century vases, tag notable shapes and surface techniques, write a one-paragraph note on which motifs we should replicate this season.
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Design objects to be crafted

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Develop three concept sketches for the spring collection—one fluted vase, one wide-bowl, one pendant…
Develop three concept sketches for the spring collection—one fluted vase, one wide-bowl, one pendant light—annotate intended mouth size, wall thickness, and finishing technique, then circulate them to Rosa and the studio by Tuesday morning.
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Manipulate glass

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Reheat the piece on the punty, gather a soft cane of transparent blue, marver to diameter, apply three even…
Reheat the piece on the punty, gather a soft cane of transparent blue, marver to diameter, apply three even wraps, blow gently to open the collar, and hand it to Jonas for final shaping before it cools past working range.
The tools that do the workInventory controlESCOsee the evidence ↗

Study artistic techniques

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Watch the demo on feathering and cane pulling with Marta on Tuesday, take timed notes on temperature, gather…
Watch the demo on feathering and cane pulling with Marta on Tuesday, take timed notes on temperature, gather sketches of the motions, then practice the sequence three times in the bench rotation and report what failed and what improved.
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Maintain an artistic portfolio

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Photograph the finished series on Saturday natural light, edit for exposure and background, caption each…
Photograph the finished series on Saturday natural light, edit for exposure and background, caption each image with title, dimensions and furnace date, then upload the set to the portfolio folder and email a link to Claire for review.
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Monitor art scene developments

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Scan gallery newsletters and local show listings every Monday, save clippings of trends and techniques, flag…
Scan gallery newsletters and local show listings every Monday, save clippings of trends and techniques, flag three artists whose work affects our palette or form, and circulate the summary to the team before the Wednesday planning meeting.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookESCOsee the evidence ↗

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