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Molder

DOT Code: 575.381-010

Industry: optical goods

Molds optical glass into various shaped blanks: Reads work order to determine type and quantity of optical glass to be molded. Changes dies and adjusts length of stroke and pressure of press, and regulates temperature of ovens and die heater according to type of glass to be processed. Places glass pieces in preheating oven to prepare glass for molding. Spreads refractory powder on oven floor to prevent glass from sticking and places preheated glass in oven. Presses glass pieces with paddles to determine readiness for molding and to shape glass to approximate shape of spoon die. Slides glass into spoon die, positions die in press, and depresses pedal to lower ram of press to mold glass blank. Removes spoon die from press and drops molded blank onto floor of cooling oven.

GOE: 06.02.30 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 6 DLU: 77