Lead Glazier - Build & Lead Commercial Glass Crews

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades - District Council 6; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Pension

Health care

Annuity

Education opportunities

Veteran friendly

Team leadership opportunity

Job summary

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades - District Council 6 is seeking an experienced Lead Glazier to build and lead a core commercial glazing team in Columbus, Ohio. This role combines field leadership with hands-on installation of storefronts, curtain walls, doors, and architectural glass.

The successful candidate will mentor apprentices, uphold safety standards, and coordinate with project managers to ensure quality workmanship and on-schedule completion across Central Ohio.

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, 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.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Glazing tools

Lifts/Scaffolding

Hand tools

Job description

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades - District Council 6 is seeking an experienced Lead Glazier to build and lead a core commercial glazing team in Columbus, Ohio. This role combines field leadership with hands-on installation of storefronts, curtain walls, doors, and architectural glass.

The successful candidate will mentor apprentices, uphold safety standards, and coordinate with project managers to ensure quality workmanship and on-schedule completion across Central Ohio.