glass installer-glazier

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Repair
• Commercial
• Residential
• Installation
• Shop fabrication

Tasks

• Determine type of glass, frames and material required
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Measure, mark and cut glass
• Position and secure panes in frame
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products
• Install door, window and other hardware
• Instruct apprentices
• Prepare shop drawings
• Repair glass doors and other glass structures
• Supervise other workers
• Transport cases of glass
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Glazier Red Seal Certificate
• Glazier Trade Certification

Type of glass / materials

• Float glass
• Mirrors
• Sealed units

Frame fabrication and installation

• Curtain wall (stock length material)
• Entranceways

Glass cutting equipment and techniques

• Cutting wheels
• Self-lubricating cutters
• Circular cutters
• Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts)
• Temper glass

Installation specialization

• Skylights and slope glazed installations
• Curtain walls
• Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems
• Shower doors and tub enclosures
• Display cases
• Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)

Equipment

• Carbide and diamond bits

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment / gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance