• Laying out, fabricating, assembling, and installing frames, hardware, storefronts, wall facings, manual sliding doors, window sashes, manual and automatic door operators, suspended and stuck glass fronts, auto glass, art glass, and other special products
• Cutting, fitting, and installing glass in wood and metal frames for windows, skylights, storefronts, and display cases; or on building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, tables, and other similar surfaces
• Reading and interpreting design drawings, manufacturer instructions, and installation diagrams
• Operating hoists and cranes to position glass
• Communicating effectively with co-workers, other contractors, and supervisors

• Grade 10 is the legal minimum, but grade 12 is usually required by employers
• Completion of an 8,000-hour apprenticeship, including a combination of on-the-job and in-school training
• Written examination to obtain Certificate of Qualification

• May be independent or part of a team; usually 40 hours/week, but overtime may be required
• Willingness to work in varied conditions
• Specializations include auto body or refrigeration glasswork
• Injury risk from falls, sharp tools, jagged glass
• Often hired by construction firms, architects, interior design companies, and glazier shops

Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $23.00 per hour.

Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (Glazier/Metal Mechanic) (424A)

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as an Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (Glazier/Metal Mechanic) may be for you!

You might want to look at these similar trades as well;

• Bricklayer
• Lather-Interior Systems
• Painter
• Roofer
• Tile setter