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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare the glass finishing equipment for production
   • Set up line and equipment in accordance with job specifications
   • Transfer glass to conveyor
   • Conduct pre-start-up procedures and visual checks according to enterprise procedure checklist
   • Set up and configure finishing equipment and materials to ensure start-up function complies with standard operating procedures
   • Load and separate glass
2. Operate and monitor glass finishing equipment
   • Identify customer requirements and set minimum parameters
   • Start up and operate glass finishing equipment in accordance with established enterprise procedures and work instructions
   • Monitor equipment performance
   • Monitor product for non-conformance to customer specifications
   • Adjust and control equipment and material to ensure correct product quality
   • Complete final inspection checks
   • Complete appropriate records and logs
3. Shut down equipment
   • Ensure line and equipment is clear of all product and left in a safe manner for shutdown
   • Shut down equipment and complete appropriate records and logs
4. Rectify routine problems
   • Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure
   • Maintain records and log books of equipment operations
   • Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
5. Control hazards
   • Identify glass finishing hazards
   • Assess the risks arising from those hazards
   • Implement measures to control those risks
   • Shut down equipment in an emergency