Glass and Glazing Technician

The Glass Group; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for job site travel

Consistent, year-round work

Room to grow into a lead installer role

Job summary

The Glass Group is seeking a skilled installer to work on commercial and residential glass projects in the Chicagoland area. With over two years of experience in glazing or related trades, you will be responsible for measuring, fabricating, and installing a variety of glass and aluminum structures.

This position offers competitive pay, a company vehicle for site travel, and opportunities for growth into lead installer roles. Join a team that takes pride in delivering quality work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in glazing or a related precision trade.
• Proven ability to measure accurately and work to tight tolerances.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and fabricate glass and aluminum framing components.
• Install commercial storefront systems and entry doors.
• Represent the company professionally on client sites.

Skills

Measuring accurately

Detail-oriented

Reliability

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

We install storefront glass, entry doors, shower enclosures, and interior glass partitions across the Chicagoland area. We do commercial and residential work, and we do it right. We're growing and we need a solid installer to grow with us.

If you have two years of hands‑on experience in glazing or any precision trade where measuring, fabricating, and installing is the job, we want to talk to you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Measure, cut, and fabricate glass and aluminum framing components
• Install commercial storefront systems, entry doors, and hardware
• Install shower enclosures, mirrors, and interior glass partitions
• Read field measurements and shop drawings — and execute off them
• Work job sites and inshop fabrication depending on project flow
• Represent Glasshopper professionally on every client site

WHAT WE NEED

• 2+ years in glazing or a related precision trade (millwork, metal fab, windows/doors, countertops, etc.)
• Proven ability to measure accurately and work to tight tolerances
• Valid driver's license — you'll be driving to job sites
• Able to lift 75+ lbs — glass panels are heavy
• Own your basic hand tools
• Reliable, accountable, and detail‑oriented — no exceptions

NICE TO HAVE

• Commercial storefront aluminum framing experience
• Shower enclosure or frameless glass installation
• Interior glass partition systems
• Experience leading a small field crew
• OSHA 10 or equivalent safety cert

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay — depends on your experience, and we pay fairly
• Company vehicle for job site travel
• Consistent, year‑round work — commercial pipeline keeps us busy
• Room to grow into a lead installer or project coordination role
• A team that takes the work seriously

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume and a short note on your experience — what type of work you've done, what systems you know, what tools you own.

Generic applications without any project detail will not be prioritized. Tell us something real.