Glazier- Columbus

Painters & Allied Trades DC6; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Pension

Health Care

Annuity

Apprenticeship opportunities

Veteran Friendly

Leadership opportunity in growing team

Job summary

Painters & Allied Trades DC6 in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Lead Glazier to build a core team serving commercial projects across Central Ohio.

The role demands strong glazing expertise, leadership, safety focus, mentoring apprentices, reading blueprints, installing storefronts, curtain walls, doors, and aluminum framing.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of lead commercial glazing experience.
• Proven experience installing storefront, curtain wall, and architectural aluminum systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise glazing crews on commercial construction projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and project specifications.
• Coordinate daily work activities to ensure projects are completed safely and on schedule.
• Install curtain wall systems, storefronts, entrances, architectural aluminum, glass and related glazing systems.
• Measure, cut, fabricate, and install glass and aluminum framing systems.
• Ensure installations are plumb, level, and watertight with quality standards.
• Mentor and train apprentices and less experienced glaziers.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and promote a safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, foremen, contractors, and customers.

Skills

Lead experience

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Travel to Central Ohio

Job description

A glazing contractor opening a new shop in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an experienced Lead Glazier to help build a core team serving commercial projects throughout Central Ohio. This leadership role requires a highly skilled glazier who can lead field crews while performing all aspects of commercial glazing, including the installation of storefront systems, curtain walls, doors, windows, and architectural glass. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge, excellent leadership abilities, and a commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and mentoring apprentices.

Job Duties

• Lead and supervise glazing crews on commercial construction projects
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and project specifications
• Coordinate daily work activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule
• Install curtain wall systems, storefronts, entrances, architectural aluminum, glass, mirrors, automatic doors, and related glazing systems
• Measure, cut, fabricate, and install glass and aluminum framing systems
• Ensure all installations are plumb, level, watertight, and meet quality standards
• Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, lifts, scaffolding, and other equipment safely
• Mentor and train apprentices and less experienced glaziers
• Maintain OSHA compliance and promote a safe work environment
• Communicate effectively with project managers, foremen, contractors, and customers

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of lead commercial glazing experience preferred
• Proven experience installing storefront, curtain wall, and architectural aluminum systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and safe work practices
• Must possess basic glazing hand tools
• Ability to operate lifts, scaffolding, saws, grinders, caulking equipment, and other glazing tools
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the Central Ohio area as needed
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and quality craftsmanship

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Pension
• Health Care
• Annuity
• Apprenticeship and continuing education opportunities
• Veteran Friendly
• Opportunity to help build and lead a growing team in Central Ohio