Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

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At heights Outdoors

Tasks

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Determine type of glass, frames and material required Measure, mark and cut glass Position and secure panes in frame Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products Install door, window and other hardware Prepare shop drawings Repair glass doors and other glass structures Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment Supervise other workers Estimate costs and materials Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Type of glass/materials

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Acrylic plexiglass Float glass Mirrors Sealed units

Frame fabrication and installation

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Curtain wall (stock length material) Curtain wall (prefabricated material)

Glass cutting equipment and techniques

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Cutting wheels Self-lubricating cutters Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts) Cut glass plate free-hand (curved cuts) Edge glass plates Laminate glass

Installation specialization

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Skylights and slope glazed installations Curtain walls Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems Heat resistant ceramics Shower doors and tub enclosures

Equipment

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Carbide and diamond bits

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Handling heavy loads Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

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* Steel-toed safety boots