A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A GLAZIER…

WHAT THEY DO

Glaziers engaged in construction work cut and install all types and sizes of glass, such as plate glass of all kinds and thicknesses, clear and heat absorbing window glass, obscure glass, mirrors, leaded glass panels and insulating glass units.  They fabricate and install aluminum entrances, sidelights and show windows.  They fit and install plastic and porcelain panels in metal and wood frames.

 WORKING CONDITIONS

Glaziers work both indoors and outdoors depending on the job.  Window fabricating and some installations are done indoors; however, glaziers do much of their work outdoors or in unheated areas.  Glaziers do a great deal of standing, lifting and carrying with some work at heights.

INTEREST AND TEMPERMENT

A glazier must be able to work carefully and often without close supervision.  Glaziers must be adaptable to a wide variety of working conditions.  The job requires a considerable amount of bending, kneeling, lifting and standing so a glazier must be physically capable of performing the work of the trade.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND RECOMMENDED

Math, blueprint reading and mechanical drawing

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE

ü      Minimum age of (18) years

ü      High School Diploma or G.E.D. (Provision of G.E.D. certificate/score sheet)

ü      Tests

ü      Interview

ü      Valid Driver’s License

ü      Drug/alcohol testing in according with the JATC written policy

ü      Operates under the “Intent to Hire” Program

 TERMS OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

ü      Apprenticeship shall be (4) four years

ü      Minimum of (144) hours of classroom instruction per year

ü      Probationary period of (500) work hours

ü      Indentured to Joint Apprenticeship Committee & Contractor

ü      Wage increases every six months if training hours are secured 

 WHERE TO APPLY

Please call the JATC office for application hours and specific requirements.

 recruitment, selection, employment, training and promotion of apprentices shall be without discrimination based on the race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap or veteran status.