Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
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
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Historical restoration
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Institutional
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Residential
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Retail service and repair firm
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Installation
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Shop fabrication
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Determine type of glass, frames and material required
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
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Measure, mark and cut glass
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Position and secure panes in frame
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Prepare tenders and quotations
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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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Instruct apprentices
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Prepare shop drawings
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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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Supervise other workers
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Transport cases of glass
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Estimate costs and materials
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Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
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Work from man-lift mobile equipment, cranes and other lifting equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Working at heights training
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Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Type of glass/materials
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Acrylic plexiglass
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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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Aluminum framing members
Glass cutting equipment and techniques
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Cutting wheels
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118 degree wheel
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Circular cutters
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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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Notch glass plates
Installation specialization
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Skylights and slope glazed installations
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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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Shower doors and tub enclosures
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Aquarium
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Walls and other interior areas (i.e. partitions)
Equipment
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
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.