glazier

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

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
• Repair glass doors and other glass structures
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Glass cutting equipment and techniques

• Computerized cutters
• Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts)
• Cut glass plate free-hand (curved cuts)
• Laminate glass
• Temper glass
• Tint glass

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week