Glazier Jobs

When you look at glass structures such as buildings and greenhouses, you can't help but be awed by the craftsmanship and artistry of the glaziers who were involved in the creation of the work.

Glazier jobs are types of jobs that involve cutting, fitting, and installing of glass panes, mirrors and other glass materials on buildings, vehicles or boats. These jobs are also into creating decorative glasses.

On the job

Building jobs like glazier jobs may require you to do some or all of the following tasks:

  • measure the are to be fitted with glass
  • remove old or broken glass fixture using hand and power tools
  • select the glass or mirror to be used based on client specifications
  • cut the glass or mirror to be used to the right size and shape
  • smooth the edges of glass
  • secure the glass fittings or fixtures
  • create decorative glass features on client's instructions
  • install or replace glass, glass fittings or glass fixtures in houses, shops and buildings.

What you should have

If you want to be a glazier, you must have at least a secondary education. Subjects such as English, maths, and technology may be useful for the calculations and measurements of the job. You could also take tertiary courses in building and construction. Apprenticeship with a glazing or building firm could also help you get glazier jobs.

Building jobs that need glass fixtures require glaziers who have on-site experience. If you don't have any experience, it's best that you try working as a glazier's assistant to get on-site experience and to learn more about the job. Some employers also would require you to show documents such as certifications that would prove your skills on the job.

Glazier jobs would require you to be familiar with the use of tools such as suction cups for holding glass plates, glass cutters, power cutters, grinders, and putty knives.

Knowledge of safety measures when working with glass would be helpful.

Money matters

Glaziers wages vary depending on skill level, experience, location and company one is working for. Experienced glazier may set up their own business.

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