What You'll Do

  • Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.
  • Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.
  • Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.
  • Check for and remove moisture or contamination in damaged areas and keep areas dry until repairs are complete.
  • Apply a bead of urethane around the perimeter of each pinchweld and dress the remaining urethane on the pinchwelds so that it is of uniform level and thickness.
  • Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.
  • Remove broken or damaged glass windshields or window glass from motor vehicles, using hand tools to remove screws from frames holding glass.
  • Replace all moldings, clips, windshield wipers, or other parts that were removed prior to glass replacement or repair.
  • Remove moldings, clips, windshield wipers, screws, bolts, and inside A-pillar moldings and lower headliners in preparation for installation or repair work.
  • Install, repair, or replace safety glass and related materials, such as back glass heating elements, on vehicles or equipment.

Essential Skills

Installation 3.12/5
Speaking 3.0/5
Equipment Selection 3.0/5
Active Listening 2.88/5
Critical Thinking 2.88/5
Monitoring 2.88/5
Social Perceptiveness 2.88/5
Service Orientation 2.88/5
Time Management 2.88/5
Coordination 2.75/5
Complex Problem Solving 2.75/5
Operations Monitoring 2.75/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to understand the kind of profile this role rewards. It helps you judge whether this career looks like a stronger match than your current role, a nearby move worth exploring, or a broader path to compare more seriously.

Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Cautiousness, Stress Tolerance, Integrity

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Near Vision 3.5/5
Manual Dexterity 3.12/5
Multilimb Coordination 3.12/5
Static Strength 3.12/5
Oral Comprehension 3.0/5
Oral Expression 3.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.0/5

Technologies & Tools

Accounting software Estimating software Microsoft Windows Recordkeeping software Workday software

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.58/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.46/5)
  • Cautiousness (High importance: 4.31/5)
  • Stress Tolerance (High importance: 3.71/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 3.69/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Auto Glass Repair Specialist (Automotive Glass Repair Specialist) Auto Services Glass Installer (Automotive Services Glass Installer) Auto Technician Automobile Installer Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer) Automotive Glass Mechanic (Auto Glass Mechanic) Automotive Glass Specialist (Auto Glass Specialist) Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician) Automotive Glazier (Auto Glazier) Automotive Technician Automotive Tinter Automotive Window Tinter Direct Installer Glass Fitter Glass Installer Glass Installer Technician Glass Setter Glass Technician Repair Specialist Tinter Vehicle Glass Technician Window Installer Window Tinter Windows Tech (Windows Technician) Windshield Installer Windshield Repair Technician Windshield Technician

Career Fit FAQs

Is this career a good fit for me

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Can this help if I want to stay in my field

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