Responsibilities
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
Prepare shop drawings
Repair glass doors and other glass structures
Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
Supervise other workers
Transport cases of glass
Estimate costs and materials
Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Credentials
Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses
Glazier Trade Certification an asset

Experience and Specialization

Type of Glass / Materials
Acrylic plexiglass
Float glass
Mirrors
Sealed units

Frame Fabrication and Installation
Curtain wall (stock length material)Curtain wall (prefabricated material)

Glass Cutting Equipment and Techniques
Cutting wheels
Self-lubricating cutters
Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts)Cut glass plate free-hand (curved cuts)Edge glass plates
Laminate glass

Installation Specialization
Skylights and slope glazed installations
Curtain walls
Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems
Heat resistant ceramics
Shower doors and tub enclosures

Equipment
Carbide and diamond bits

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

Work Site Environment
At heights
Outdoors