Control glass manufacturing operations

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This NOS outlines the responsibilities of individuals controlling glass manufacturing operations, ensuring monitoring, problem identification, and providing guidance to colleagues in both routine and non-routine situations. It emphasizes the use of equipment and improvement of work practices.

Performance Criteria

• Comply with health and safety requirements and procedures
• Accurately monitor material flow and identify variations
• Monitor operating conditions and identify deviations
• Regularly inspect equipment for malfunctions
• Operate equipment effectively and efficiently
• Identify and address problems per standard operating procedures
• Record operational information accurately
• Support colleagues in determining assistance needs
• Provide clear instructions for equipment use
• Demonstrate equipment use when necessary
• Assist colleagues with operational information
• Explain equipment operations within responsibility area
• Identify best practices in manufacturing operations
• Recommend improvements for operations

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• Health and safety responsibilities and procedures
• Overview of glass manufacturing operations and materials
• Equipment usage for specific activities
• Specifications for monitored manufacturing operations
• Procedures for monitoring operations and addressing issues
• Importance and application of information systems

Relevent Roles

• Glass and ceramics maker
• Decorator
• Finisher
• Glass and ceramics process operatives