Glazier

Measure and fit glass and mirrors

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As a glazier, you measure, cut, finish, fit and install flat glass and mirrors for windows, skylights, display cases, interior walls and ceilings.

$95,000

Benefits

  • Outdoor work
  • Physical work
  • Earn while you learn
A typical day may involve
  • Determining type and dimensions of glass required
  • Laying glass over patterns on padded tables and in jigs
  • Measuring and marking glass for cutting
  • Examining glass and marking defective areas
  • Cutting along patterns and templates
  • Breaking off sheets and excess glass with notched tools and glass pliers
  • Smoothing rough edges using belt sanders and smoothing wheels
  • Coating, cutting, etching, trimming and treating glass to achieve special effects
    • It helps to be good at
  • Physical tasks
  • Customer service
  • Using tools and machinery

    • Qualifications/ Equivalent Certification and Experience

  • Cert III Glass and Glazing
  • Apprenticeship
    • You may be able to work in
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade

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