glazier

Government of Canada; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced glass installer with a high school diploma and 3 to 5 years of expertise. The role involves working on-site, handling heavy materials, and requires the ability to work at heights. The successful candidate must be ready to tackle various installations, including mirrors and sealed units. This role emphasizes physical capabilities and proficiency with glass cutting equipment.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Ability to work under physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Determine type of glass and materials required.
• Read blueprints and specifications.
• Measure, mark and cut glass.
• Install and secure panes in frames.
• Work from scaffolding and lifting equipment.

Skills

Measuring

Reading blueprints

Glass cutting

Installing glass

Operating heavy equipment

Working at heights

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Glass cutting equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dangerous
• Hot

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Installation
• Shop fabrication

Responsibilities Tasks

• Determine type of glass, frames and material required
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Measure, mark and cut glass
• Position and secure panes in frame
• Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products
• Install door, window and other hardware
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
• Transport cases of glass
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Work from man-lift mobile equipment, cranes and other lifting equipment

Experience and specialization Type of glass/materials

• Float glass
• Mirrors
• Sealed units

Frame fabrication and installation

• Spandrel panel installations

Glass cutting equipment and techniques

• Cutting wheels
• Self-lubricating cutters
• 118 degree wheel
• Circular cutters
• Computerized cutters
• Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts)
• Cut glass plate free-hand (curved cuts)
• Edge glass plates
• Etch glass
• Notch glass plates
• Laminate glass
• Paint glass
• Sandblast decal designs on glass
• Temper glass
• Tint glass

Equipment

• Carbide and diamond bits

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots