• Glazier Job Description

    A glazier is a person whose occupation is to prepare and install glass. Glaziers measure, cut, fit, install and replace glass in buildings, vehicles, furniture and other glass supporting structures. They may also work with other materials used as glass substitutes such as plastics, granite, and marble.

    A glazier should be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications for glass installations, repairs, and replacements. They should have physical strength and stamina to be able to bend, lift, carry, pull and push heavy glass materials and stand for long periods of time.

  • What does a Glazier do?

    Glaziers may do some or all of the following:

    • read and interpret blueprints and job specifications
    • select, measure, and cut glass to the specified size and shape
    • fasten glass into sashes
    • apply adhesives, sealants and caulks
    • install, repair, or replace glass
    • supervise and coordinate the works of glazier trainees
  • Where does a Glazier work?
  • Working Conditions

    Glaziers usually work normal business hours, but may also work evenings and weekends. They work indoors in workshops and outdoors in building maintenance and construction sites. Their work is physical intensive and will require them to bend, lift, carry, pull, and push, and work at heights, on ladders and scaffolds. Glaziers are required to wear protective equipment such as gloves, footwear, head protection, and eye protection when working.

  • What is Required to Become a Glazier ?

    There are no educational requirements to become a glazier as skills are learned on the job by helping experienced glaziers. You should enroll in a glazier and glass worker apprenticeship program if you are interested in the occupation.

  • Modules
  • Specializations
  • Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

    Glaziers need to have:

    • patience
    • adaptability
    • accuracy
    • cautiousness
    • creativity
    • dependability
    • physical strength and stamina
    • manual dexterity
    • good eyesight
    • good hand-eye coordination
    • good judgment and decision making skills
    • good listening and communication skills
    • analytical, practical and technical skills
    • math skills
    • the ability to work at heights
    • the ability to work well independently and in a team
    • the ability to read and interpret blueprints and written instructions
    • the ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools such as glass-cutters, drills, chisels, and putty knifes
    • knowledge of different types of glass and how to work with them
    • knowledge of glass cutting and fabrication
    • knowledge of first aid and glass installation safety measures

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