Job description

Glass Cutting Equipment and Techniques

  • Self-lubricating cutters
  • Circular cutters
  • Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts)
  • Cut glass plate free-hand (curved cuts)
  • Laminate glass

Installation Specialization

  • Skylights and slope glazed installations
  • Curtain walls
  • Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems
  • Shower doors and tub enclosures
  • Vehicle windows, windshields and sunroofs
  • Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)

Type of Glass / Materials

  • Acrylic plexiglass
  • Float glass
  • Mirrors
  • Sealed units

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Setting

  • On-site customer service
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Residential
  • Installation
  • Shop fabrication

Work Site Environment

  • At heights
  • Outdoors

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
  • Instruct apprentices
  • Repair glass doors and other glass structures
  • Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
  • Supervise other workers
  • Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
  • Work from man-lift mobile equipment, cranes and other lifting equipment

Own Tools/Equipment

  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Gloves

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer

Language

  • English

* If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.


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