Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site workplace
At heights
Cold/refrigerated
Hot
Outdoors
Responsibilities
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
Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products
Install door, window and other hardware
Repair glass doors and other glass structures
Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
Supervise other workers
Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Experience and specialization
Type of glass/materials
Mirrors
Frame fabrication and installation
Curtain wall (prefabricated material)
Aluminum framing members
Entranceways
Installation specialization
Skylights and slope glazed installations
Curtain walls
Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems
Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Handling heavy loads
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Perks
Health advantages
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits