Glazier

Other Titles

Automobile Glass Technician, Commercial Glazier, Glass Installer, Glass Technician, Glazer, Glazier, Glazing Superintendent, Master Glazier

Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops. They may deal in the installation of glass in skylights, tabletops, interior walls as well as showcases and panes in shops and other commercial establishments. In this role, they read the blueprints or plans of a structure, such a wall or a ceiling, to determine the areas to be covered with glass. They take exact measurements of these areas, and fabricate glass sheets or panes matching these dimensions. A part of their job is to install sashes, moldings and frames before they install the glass panes or sheets. They also secure the glass panes in place using materials such as putty or weather seal.

Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.

Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.

Fasten glass panes into wood sashes or frames with clips, points, or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.

Prepare glass for cutting by resting it on rack edges or against cutting tables and brushing thin layer of oil along cutting lines or dipping cutting tools in oil.

Cut, fit, install, repair, or replace glass or glass substitutes, such as plastic or aluminum, in building interiors or exteriors or in furniture or other products.

Grind or polish glass, smoothing edges when necessary.

Measure and mark outlines or patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.

Set glass doors into frames and bolt metal hinges, handles, locks, or other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.

Install pre-assembled metal or wood frameworks for windows or doors to be fitted with glass panels, using hand tools.

Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.

Drive trucks to installation sites and unload mirrors, glass equipment, or tools.

Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures.

Move furniture to clear work sites and cover floors or furnishings with drop cloths.

Cut, assemble, fit, or attach metal-framed glass enclosures for showers, bathtubs, display cases, skylights, solariums, or other structures.

Load and arrange glass or mirrors onto delivery trucks, using suction cups or cranes to lift glass.

Pack spaces between moldings and glass with glazing compounds and trim excess material with glazing knives.

Cut and remove broken glass prior to installing replacement glass.

Score glass with cutters' wheels, breaking off excess glass by hand or with notched tools.

Secure mirrors in position, using mastic cement, putty, bolts, or screws.

Assemble, erect, or dismantle scaffolds, rigging, or hoisting equipment.

Cut and attach mounting strips, metal or wood moldings, rubber gaskets, or metal clips to surfaces in preparation for mirror installation.

Confer with customers to determine project requirements or to provide cost estimates.

Select the type or color of glass or mirror according to specifications.

Operate cranes or hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.

Create patterns on glass by etching, sandblasting, or painting designs.

Assemble and cement sections of stained glass together.

Measure, cut, fit, and press anti-glare adhesive film to glass or spray glass with tinting solution to prevent light glare.

Coordination→ Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Operation and Control→ Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Reading Comprehension→ Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Handling and Moving Objects→ Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Performing General Physical Activities→ Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards→ Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work→ Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Controlling Machines and Processes→ Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment→ Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events→ Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People→ Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information→ Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public→ Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization→ Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Scheduling Work and Activities→ Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships→ Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Processing Information→ Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Thinking Creatively→ Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.

Install metal structural components.

Fabricate parts or components.

Verify alignment of structures or equipment.

Install doors or windows.

Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.

Select construction materials.

Cut glass.

Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.

Install wooden structural components.

Mark reference points on construction materials.

Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.

Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.

Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction.

Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.

Install building fixtures.

Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.

Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

Trim excess material from installations.

Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.

Assemble temporary equipment or structures.

Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.

Cut metal components for installation.

Cut wood components for installation.

Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.

Apply adhesives to construction materials.

Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.

Arm-Hand Steadiness→ The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Manual Dexterity→ The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Finger Dexterity→ The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Information Ordering→ The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. , patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Multilimb Coordination→ The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

Trunk Strength→ The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Problem Sensitivity→ The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Deductive Reasoning→ The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Inductive Reasoning→ The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Speech Recognition→ The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Static Strength→ The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Written Comprehension→ The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Building and Construction→ Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mathematics→ Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Customer and Personal Service→ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computer aided design CAD software -- Glazing calculator

Database user interface and query software -- e.g., Work order software

Operating system software -- e.g., Linux; Android; Microsoft Windows; Palm OS

Project management software -- Quoting tool

Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Google Sheets; Microsoft Excel

Adjustable widemouth pliers

Adjustable wrenches

Bastard cut file→ Bastard files

Below the hook device→ Spreader beams

Bevels→ Sliding bevels

Blow torch→ Propane torches

Claw hammer→ Claw hammers

Cold chisels

Countersinks

Demolition hammers→ Power hammers

Desktop computers

Dollies→ Glass dollies

Drilling machines→ Drill presses; Glass drilling machines

Drum sander→ Drum sanders

Fall protection lanyard→ Safety lanyards

Flat hand file→ Half moon files

Flat nose pliers→ Glass pliers

Forklifts

Glass cutters→ Automatic cutting tables; Notched glass-breaking tools; Side cutters; Wheel cutters

Goggles→ Safety goggles

Grinding or polishing machines→ Glass bevelers; Glass routers; Polishing machines; Portable air routers etc

Hacksaw→ Hacksaws

Hammers→ Dead-blow hammers

Hand clamps→ Glass clamps

Hand sprayers

Hard hats

Hex keys→ Allen wrenches

Hoists

Hold down clamps→ Glass holders

Ladders

Leg protectors→ Shin protectors

Levels→ Builders' levels; Laser levels; Spirit levels

Lifelines or lifeline equipment→ Lifelines

Lifting hooks

Lifts→ Glass lifters

Locking pliers→ Duck-billed locking pliers

Mallets

Manlift or personnel lift→ Bosun chairs; Swing stages

Metal cutters→ Aviation snips; Metal cutting shears

Mill saw file→ Single-cut mill saw files

Milling machines

Nibblers

Nut drivers

Open end wrenches

Platform lift→ Platform lifts; Self-propelled elevated work platforms

Plumb bobs

Pneumatic sanding machines→ Sandblasters

Point drivers or accessories for picture frames→ Point drivers

Power drills→ Cordless drills; Electric drills

Power grinders→ Bench grinders; Grinding tools

Power sanders→ Portable belt sanders; Upright belt sanders

Power saws→ Cutoff saws; Glass saws; Reciprocating saws; Saber saws etc

Power screwguns

Pressure or steam cleaners→ Water blasting equipment

Protective aprons

Protective gloves→ Glass gloves; Safety gloves

Protective shirts→ Protective sleeves

Pry bars

Punches or nail sets or drifts→ Center punches

Putty knives

Ratchets→ Ratchet sets

Razor knives→ Edge scrapers

Respirators

Rivet tools→ Riveting tools

Round file→ Round files

Rubber mallet→ Rubber mallets

Rulers

Sawing machines→ Power miter saws

Saws

Scaffolding

Screwdrivers→ Flat head screwdrivers; Phillips head screwdrivers; Robertson screwdrivers

Scribers→ Scoring tools

Shackle→ Shackles

Sheet metal pliers→ Hand seamers

Slings

Soldering iron→ Soldering equipment

Spatulas

Spot welding machine→ Spot-welding equipment

Squares→ Combination squares; L-squares

Straight edges→ Straightedges

Suction cups→ Vacuum cups

Tape measures→ Measuring tapes; Story pole tape measures; Telescoping measuring rods

Tongs→ Glass tongs

Torque wrenches

Track cranes→ Overhead cranes

Triangles

Utility knives

Wood chisels

Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Conventional→ Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.

Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Achievement→ Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.