Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Determine type of glass, frames and material required
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Measure, mark and cut glass
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Position and secure panes in frame
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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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Repair glass doors and other glass structures
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Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
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Transport cases of glass
Experience and specialization
Type of glass/materials
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Float glass
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Mirrors
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Sealed units
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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118 degree wheel
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Circular cutters
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Computerized 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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Edge glass plates
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Etch glass
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Notch glass plates
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Sandblast decal designs on glass
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Temper glass
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Tint glass
Installation specialization
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Curtain walls
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Stained glass installations
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Aluminum storefronts, barrel vaults, solariums, commercial window systems
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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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Aquarium
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Display cases
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Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)
Equipment
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Carbide and diamond bits
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Brass tube bits
Additional information
Transportation/travel 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
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Safety equipment/gear
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
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Gloves
Benefits
Health benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Parking available
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.