Glazier

Minneapolis Glass Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sponsored pension

Health insurance

Strong team culture

Job summary

Minneapolis Glass Company seeks an experienced Glazier to install and set glass in commercial facades and storefronts. You will work from blueprints, use putty, gaskets or clips, and handle doors with hand tools or lift equipment as needed.

The role requires 3 years glazing experience and a union journey-level background, plus a High School diploma or GED. Expect a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM schedule and competitive benefits in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years glazing experience required and as a union journey-level.
• High School degree or GED required.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. unassisted and up to 150 lbs. assisted.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours a day with frequent lifting, carrying, kneeling, bending and stretching.
• Ability to read blueprints and accurately use a tape measure.
• Confidence in working on scaffolding, boom lifts and other cranes.

Responsibilities

• Install commercial glass using putty, rubber gaskets or metal clips.
• Set glass and doors using hand tools and scale with scaffolding or boom lifts when required.
• Follow blueprints and design layouts to ensure accurate glazing across diverse settings.
• Maintain attention to detail and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Glazing experience

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School degree / GED

Tools

Scaffolding

Boom lifts

Tape measure

Driver's license

Job description

Do you have experience installing glass into commercial building facades? Are you experienced in cutting, installing and removing glass in metal storefront or curtain wall commercial construction? Consider a job as a Glazier at Minneapolis Glass Company. You will be a key member of a highly collaborative and seasoned professional team in a fast paced, growth-oriented environment.

An experienced journey-level glazier earns a competitive union salary of $53.51 per hour and eligible for daily overtime after 8 hours. This position is for journey-level glaziers who have completed an apprenticeship program with IUPAT or equivalent glass & glazing union. This is a first shift operation with a work schedule of about 6:00am - 2:30pm. We also provide amazing benefits and perks including a significant company sponsored pension, strong low deductible health insurance plan and a really strong community culture.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A GLAZIER

As a Glazier, you will be responsible for installing commercial glass using putty, rubber gaskets or metal clips. You will set glass and doors using a variety of hand tools such as screw guns. Depending on the height of the building glass will be installed by hand or with scaffolding or out of boom lifts when over 6 feet.

Working from blueprints and design layouts, you will ensure accurate completion of glazing jobs in a wide variety of commercial settings and all weather conditions. Attention to detail and accuracy are key to success. Your ideas matter and will be key to continuous improvement for Minneapolis Glass.

Glazier Qualifications

• High School degree / GED required
• 3 years glazing experience required and as a union journey-level.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. unassisted and up to 150 lbs. assisted.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours a day with frequent lifting, carrying, kneeling, bending and stretching.
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure and read blueprints.
• Confidence in working on scaffolding, boom lifts and other cranes.
• Valid driver's license

Do you excel in a team environment? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you accountable and willing to take the initiative to solve problems? Are you eager to learn, organized, and self-motivated? If yes, you might just be perfect for this glazier position!

PAY RATE

Journey-level Glaziers make $53.51/hr. plus pension and health benefits.

WORK SCHEDULE

This glazier position is full-time with a schedule of 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM and paid overtime beyond 8 hours daily.

About Minneapolis Glass

Since 1937, we have been offering the best custom glass fabrication and glazing services throughout the Midwest. Our integrated technology automates production, capacity planning, and project management for fewer surprises and faster fixes. We are a woman-owned contractor who strives to maintain the long-term success of customers, industries, and communities. By continuously innovating our manufacturing and installation processes, we eliminate confusion and make doing business easier.

With 10+ years of average employee tenure and eight decades in business, we continue to make our team a priority in our business. We have competitive wages, company sponsored pension, bonus, and a supportive culture. Our employees also enjoy opportunities for growth, a family-like team, and a manageable workload. We're proud of our strong values of relationships, integrity, expertise, ownership, and perseverance – you will feel the difference!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR COMMERCIAL GLAZING TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this Glazier job, we look forward to meeting you!

Location: 55445 EEO/AA