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blow moulding

🔄 Evolving ESCO reuse: cross-sector

The three main techniques to create hollow plastic and glass parts, namely extrusion blow molding, injection blow molding and injection stretch blow molding.

blow moulding — the three main techniques to create hollow plastic and glass parts, namely extrusion blow molding, injection blow molding and injection stretch blow molding. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 2 occupations in our catalogue, including blow moulding machine operator, and glass forming machine operator.

Category: knowledge › materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood) SCI: 50.68/100 Also known as: blow sculpting, blow fashioning, blow shaping, blow molding, blow moulds

Occupations that require blow moulding

Showing top 2 of 2 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

blow moulding machine operator · 🤖 5.0/10
glass forming machine operator · 🤖 5.0/10

Frequently asked questions

What is blow moulding?

The three main techniques to create hollow plastic and glass parts, namely extrusion blow molding, injection blow molding and injection stretch blow molding.

What category of skill is blow moulding?

ESCO classifies blow moulding under the knowledge category, specifically in the materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood) subcategory.

Is blow moulding an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. Continue investing, but pair it with the AI-tool workflow that is reshaping the field so you evolve with it.

Which jobs require blow moulding?

In our catalogue, 2 occupations list blow moulding as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include blow moulding machine operator, glass forming machine operator.

How transferable is blow moulding between industries?

ESCO tags blow moulding as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is blow moulding the same as blow sculpting?

Yes — blow moulding is also known as blow sculpting, blow fashioning, blow shaping, blow molding, or blow moulds. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn blow moulding?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands blow moulding and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.