What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
  • Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.
  • Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures.
  • Fasten glass panes into wood sashes or frames with clips, points, or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
  • Secure mirrors in position, using mastic cement, putty, bolts, or screws.
  • 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.
  • Cut and remove broken glass prior to installing replacement glass.
  • Set glass doors into frames and bolt metal hinges, handles, locks, or other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
  • Score glass with cutters' wheels, breaking off excess glass by hand or with notched tools.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 3.0/5
Speaking 3.0/5
Critical Thinking 3.0/5
Coordination 3.0/5
Time Management 3.0/5
Active Listening 2.88/5
Social Perceptiveness 2.88/5
Complex Problem Solving 2.88/5
Operations Monitoring 2.88/5
Operation and Control 2.88/5
Judgment and Decision Making 2.88/5
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.
  • Artist: Creating original work and expressing ideas feels natural.

Common styles

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

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.88/5
Near Vision 3.75/5
Multilimb Coordination 3.38/5
Trunk Strength 3.38/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.25/5
Manual Dexterity 3.25/5
Information Ordering 3.12/5
Control Precision 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

American Glazing Software AGS WindowPricer BidMaster D-CALC FACADE 4000 Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Windows Work order software

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Dependability (High importance: 4.5/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.43/5)
  • Cautiousness (High importance: 4.31/5)
  • Stress Tolerance (High importance: 3.85/5)
  • Perseverance (High importance: 3.71/5)

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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:

Architectural Glazier Art Glass Setter Auto Glass Tech (Automobile Glass Technician) Commercial Glazier Field Glazier Glass Fitter Glass Glazier Glass Inserter Glass Installer Glass Mechanic Glass Setter Glass Technician (Glass Tech) Glassman Glazer Glazier Glazier Worker Lead Applier Leaded Glass Installer Mirror Installer Plate Glass Installer Residential Glazier Stained Glass Glazier Stained Glass Installer Stained Glass Joiner Union Glazier Window And Door Installer Window Assembler Window Covering Installer Window Glass Installer Window Glazier Window Installer Window Tech (Window Technician) Window Treatment Installer Window Treatment Specialist Windows Technician (Windows Tech)

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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