Glazier

Overview

• Education:
• Experience:

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Commercial

Tasks

• Determine type of glass, frames and material required
• 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
• Instruct apprentices
• Repair glass doors and other glass structures
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
• Transport cases of glass
• Estimate costs and materials
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Glass cutting equipment and techniques

• Laminate glass

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years
• Job Duration: Permanent
• Language of Work: English
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week