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Job Definition
View MovieInstall glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.
Job Zone

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Interests
Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Knowledge
Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Skills
Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Technology Design - Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Tasks
Set glass doors into frames, and bolt metal hinges, handles, locks, and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
Cut and attach mounting strips, metal or wood moldings, rubber gaskets, or metal clips to surfaces in preparation for mirror installation.
Cut and remove broken glass prior to installing replacement glass.
Cut, fit, install, repair, and replace glass and glass substitutes, such as plastic and aluminum, in building interiors or exteriors and in furniture or other products.
Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb-lines and levels.
Fasten glass panes into wood sashes or frames with clips, points, or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
Grind and polish glass, and smooth edges when necessary.
Measure and mark outlines or patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.
Score glass with cutters' wheels, breaking off excess glass by hand or with notched tools.
Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered in order to determine work procedures.
Measure, cut, fit, and press anti-glare adhesive film to glass, or spray glass with tinting solution to prevent light glare.
Pack spaces between moldings and glass with glazing compounds, and trim excess material with glazing knives.
Prepare glass for cutting by resting it on rack edges or against cutting tables, and brushing thin layer of oil along cutting lines or dipping cutting tools in oil.
Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, and thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, and staging and scaffolding materials required.
Select the type and color of glass or mirror according to specifications.
Wages

In 2008, the California average annual wage was $46,540.00.

Most people employed in this occupation were paid between $22,970.00 and $78,870.00.

Outlook

During 2006, there were approximately 7,500 people employed in this field in California. It is projected that there will be 8,300 employed in 2016. This occupation will have about 80 openings due to growth and about 130 replacement openings for approximately 210 total annual openings. This occupation .

Colleges and Training
Below are college programs that are generally associated with this occupation. To view colleges that offer these programs, click on the titles below.
Glazier - A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install and repair fixtures, sheets, windows, and skylights made of glass, plexiglass, and other transparent materials. Includes instruction in site measurement, job analysis and estimation, material cutting and trimming, window and door installation, site safety, equipment operation and maintenance, specification interpretation, and applicable codes and standards.
Similar Occupations
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Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters - Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers - Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment - Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand - Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other unskilled general labor. Includes all unskilled manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
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