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Skilled Trades

Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers

Shape molten glass according to patterns.

Median salary

$45,690

Typical range

$35k – $61k

Job outlook

+6% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers

    Entry / Junior

    $34,950

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers

    Established

    $45,690

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers

    Senior

    $53,370

Key skills

A typical day

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

Fields of study

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