Glazier
Coast Glass Ltd.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- At heights
- Outdoors
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
- Estimate costs and materials
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
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
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots