Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Determine type of glass, frames and material required
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
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Measure, mark and cut glass
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Position and secure panes in frame
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Prepare tenders and quotations
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Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products
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Install door, window and other hardware
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Instruct apprentices
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Repair glass doors and other glass structures
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Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
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Supervise other workers
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Transport cases of glass
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Estimate costs and materials
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Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
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Work from man-lift mobile equipment, cranes and other lifting equipment
Experience and specialization
Frame fabrication and installation
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Curtain wall (stock length material)
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Curtain wall (prefabricated material)
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Spandrel panel installations
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Aluminum framing members
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Entranceways
Glass cutting equipment and techniques
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Cutting wheels
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Self-lubricating cutters
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Circular cutters
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Automatic finger pull machine
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Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts)
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Cut glass plate free-hand (curved cuts)
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Bend glass
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Edge glass plates
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Laminate glass
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Paint glass
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Tint glass
Installation specialization
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Skylights and slope glazed installations
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Sports installations (sports courts and boards)
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Stained glass installations
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Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems
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Electrically altered glass
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Glass baffles, smoke and sprinkler baffles
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Heat resistant ceramics
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Shower doors and tub enclosures
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Suspended glazing system
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Vehicle windows, windshields and sunroofs
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Display cases
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Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Handling heavy loads
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.