Glass Technician Trainee

Glass-Doctor; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Company-provided tools

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Glass Doctor in Seneca, SC is hiring a Glass Technician Trainee to start a career in the trades. The 90-day training pathway covers residential and commercial glass work, with regular evaluations to track progress and ensure safety and quality.

You’ll shadow experienced glass professionals, learn terminology and techniques, and gradually install flat glass and service automotive glass while gaining hands-on skills and customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be insurable with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. independently.
• Comfortable with heights, ladders, and lifts.
• Comfortable using mobile technology and digital software.
• Good mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch customer service while learning the trade.
• Shadow experienced technicians and learn glass terminology and techniques.
• Assist with installing flat glass for doors, storefronts, windows, showers, mirrors and more.
• Progress to servicing automotive glass: windshields, side glass and mirrors.
• Take precise measurements and begin using industry software and tools.

Skills

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Timeliness

Work ethic

Job description

The Glass Technician Trainee is the avenue to a career in the trades. This opportunity empowers a person to start at the ground level and work their way up through the organization, becoming basically proficient in both auto glass and flat glass work over the course of 90 days.As a Glass Technician Trainee at Glass Doctor, you will be helping our residential and business customers, often in times when they need it most. When something cracks or shatters, you’ll put the customer at ease, making sure their home, auto or business is safe and looking good!Not everyone gets to work at Glass Doctor, because we only hire the very best people to train up in this industry.We invest in our people and will make sure they have the training and tools they need to be successful.If you are looking for a place where your developing expertise will be valued and you can create a career for yourself in an industry that will never go out of necessity, apply at Glass Doctor today!Your Responsibilities as a TraineeAs a Glass Trainee, you are a vital part of our team. You will be the person that provides top-notch customer service as you develop your technical skills.For your first 90 days, you will be focused on learning the trade and the company culture. There will be regular evaluations to assure you are growing in your skills and proficiencies. This training and evaluation period gives you the opportunity to discover if the glass industry is right for you.Here’s what you’ll do:Begin by doing some online and in-field training, shadowing highly experienced glass professionals who will show you the ropes.You will become familiar with the terminology and techniques unique to the glass industry.As you progress ion your skills, you will begin to install flat glass products for doors, storefronts, windows, showers, mirrors, tabletops, and other flat glass-related items.As your automotive glass skills progress, you will begin to service vehicles needing windshields, side glass, quarter glass, backglass and mirrors.Within a short time, you will be able to cut glass to size for custom projects.A successful candidate will be able to take precise measurements to ensure materials meet specified dimensions.The trainee will learn to use industry software proficiently, even as they learn to use industry specific tools in their everyday operations.Job Requirements:The following are the minimum requirements to be considered for the Glass Trainee position at Glass Doctor:Must be insurable with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record to drive a company vehicle.Ability to lift 50 lbs. independently – as you know, glass can be heavy, and our technicians often work solo.Comfortable with heights, ladders, and lifts.Comfortable using mobile technology and digital software – no pen and paper here.Good mechanical aptitude.Attention to detail.Timeliness.Good work ethic.Here’s How We Take Care of Our Trainees:Paid TrainingCompany-provided tools and technologyCompetitive compensationAt Glass Doctor, you will be a valued part of our team and community. By providing continuing training, we will invest in you as you grow with us.If you are ready to put your passion for customer service and glass expertise to work, then what are you waiting for?APPLY TODAY!