Glazier
As a glazier, you measure, cut, finish, fit and install flat glass mirrors for windows, skylights, display cases, interior walls and ceilings.
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Benefits
- Outdoor work
- Physical work
- Earn while you learn
A typical day may involve:
- determining type and dimensions of glass required
- laying glass over patterns on padded tables and in jigs
- measuring and marking glass for cutting
- examining glass and marking defective areas
- cutting along patterns and templates
- breaking off sheets and excess glass with notched tools and glass pliers
- smoothing rough edges using belt sanders and smoothing wheels
- coating, cutting, etching, trimming and treating glass to achieve special effects
It helps to be good at:
- physical tasks
- customer service
- using tools and machinery
Qualifications/pathway options:
- Cert III Glass and Glazing
- Apprenticeship
You may be able to work in:
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale Trade
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