- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
CommercialIndustrialResidential
Tasks
Determine type of glass, frames and material requiredRead blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Measure, mark and cut glassPosition and secure panes in frameAssemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass productsInstall door, window and other hardwarePrepare shop drawingsRepair glass doors and other glass structuresAssemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipmentSupervise other workersTransport cases of glassWork at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Type of glass/materials
Float glassMirrorsSealed units
Frame fabrication and installation
Curtain wall (stock length material)Curtain wall (prefabricated material)Spandrel panel installationsAluminum framing members
Glass cutting equipment and techniques
Cutting wheelsComputerized cuttersCut glass plate manually (straight cuts)Cut glass plate free-hand (curved cuts)Etch glassSandblast decal designs on glassTemper glassTint glass
Installation specialization
Curtain wallsStained glass installationsAluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systemsShower doors and tub enclosuresDisplay casesWalls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demandingHandling heavy loads
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Screening questions
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