Job Order Detail

Description

To cut, fit, install and replace glass in residential, commercial and industrial buildings, on exterior walls of buildings and other structures and in furniture and other products.
Job duties:
Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to determine type and thickness of glass, frame, installation procedure and materials required
Measure and mark glass and cut glass using glass cutters
Position glass panes into frames and secure glass using clips, points or mouldings
Assemble and install glass, mirror or glass products on walls, ceilings or exteriors of buildings
Fabricate metal frames for glass installation
Install, fit, fabricate and attach architectural metals or related substitute products in commercial and residential buildings
Install pre-cut mirrors and opaque and transparent glass panels in frames to form exterior walls of buildings
Prepare and install skylights, showcases and stained or other special
Repair and service residential windows, commercial aluminum doors and other glass supporting structures, and replace damaged glass or faulty sealant
Install sealed units, windows and doors to residential and commercial buildings

Employment Requirements:
Completion of a three or four year apprenticeship program
Minimum of five years experience as a Glazier
Fluent in English, valid drivers Licence, criminal record check

Essential Skills:
The ability to use levels, tape measures, protractors and mitring gauges.
The ability to refer to safety regulations, especially during technical training, regarding lock out procedure, personal protective equipment, swingstages and other topics.  Information must be integrated from several sources and different document types including tables, diagrams and drawings.
The ability to safely use power tools, including but not limited to drills, saws, and grinders.
The ability to work at heights using scaffolding, ladders, lifts and swingstage.