Glaziers

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a skilled Glass Installer in the United States to handle the preparation and installation of various types of glass. Responsibilities include cutting, fitting, and preparing glass, as well as ensuring safety at work sites. The ideal candidate should possess strong critical thinking skills and be familiar with tools like Microsoft Excel and work order software. A detail-oriented and safety-conscious approach is essential in this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare glass for cutting by using tools and oil.
• Move furniture to clear work sites and cover surfaces.
• Cut and remove broken glass prior to installation.
• Pack spaces with glazing compounds and trim excess material.
• Measure, cut, and fit adhesive film or tinting solution.
• Attach mounting strips or clips for mirror installation.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Coordination

Operation and Control

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Windows

Palm OS

Work order software

Job description

Job Description

Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, display cases, building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, tabletops, etc.

Responsibilities

• Prepare glass for cutting by resting it on rack edges or against cutting tables and brushing a thin layer of oil along cutting lines or dipping cutting tools in oil.
• Move furniture to clear work sites and cover floors or furnishings with drop cloths.
• Cut and remove broken glass prior to installing replacement glass.
• Pack spaces between moldings and glass with glazing compounds and trim excess material with glazing knives.
• Measure, cut, fit, and press anti-glare adhesive film to glass or spray glass with tinting solution to prevent light glare.
• Cut and attach mounting strips, metal or wood moldings, rubber gaskets, or metal clips to surfaces in preparation for mirror installation.

Skills Needed

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Related Job Titles

• Glass Installer
• Window Glass Installer
• Automobile Glass Technician
• Window And Door Installer
• Glass Glazier

Tools

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Windows
• Palm OS
• Work order software