Profession plate glass installer

Glaziers measure, cut, finish, fit and install flat glass and mirrors.

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Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

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Skills

• Cut glass

  Use glass cutting tools or diamond blades to cut pieces out of glass plates, including mirrors.

• Use measurement instruments

  Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

• Remove glass from windows

  Remove glass from windows without causing damage. Inspect the windows and take the necessary steps, like removing putty and prying out glazer's points. Recover the pane in one piece and clean it if called for.

• Use shims

  Set shims in gaps to keep objects firmly in place. Use the suitable size and type of shim, depending on the purpose.

• Install glass frames

  Securely set frames in place to be fitted with glass panes. Set storefront frames, balustrades, and curtain wall framing for a variety of usage cases.

• Work ergonomically

  Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

• Interpret 3D plans

  Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.

• Inspect construction supplies

  Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

• Inspect glass sheet

  Inspect the drawn sheets of glass in order to detect any flows such as blisters or stones, signalling the defective glass sheets.

• Install construction profiles

  Install a variety of metal or plastic profiles used to attach materials to each other or to structural elements. Cut them to size if called for.

• Transport construction supplies

  Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.

• Manipulate glass

  Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.

• Install frameless glass

  Set frameless glass panes, usually in showers and on bathtubs. Use plastic shims to make sure the glass doesn't touch any hard surfaces, which may cause scratching or breaking. Make sure the glass is level and attach any brackets to keep the glass in place. Waterproof the edges with silicone rubber caulk.

• Handle broken glass sheets

  Handle the damaged glass sheets so that they do not collapse into the kiln by closing the roll of the drawing kiln.

• Rinse glass

  Rinse the glass following the bevelling process using water in order to remove the abrasive residue.

• Follow health and safety procedures in construction

  Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

• Adjust glass sheets

  Adjust glass sheets` thickness, according to the gauge readings, using asbestos pads on the sides of the kilns` cooling jacket.

• Smooth glass edges

  Use automated abrasive belts to smooth or shape glass edges.

• Use safety equipment in construction

  Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.

• Smooth glass surface

  Smooth glass or lens surfaces of optical instruments with grinding and polishing tools, such as diamond tools.

• Interpret 2D plans

  Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB