FLAT GLASS TECHNICIAN

GoGlass • Easton, MD

286d

About The Position

This position will be in our Easton/Kent Island, MD district. We are looking to hire talented professionals as Glazier/Installers to measure, cut, and install glass fittings in homes and businesses. A glazier's responsibilities include cutting glass to specifications, assembling and fitting glass in windows, sliding doors, display cases, bathroom units, and other home, business, and commercial structures. This is a great opportunity for any individual who is interested in pursuing an amazing career in a profitable and secure trade! At Go Glass, we offer a competitive salary, fantastic benefits, and many opportunities to grow within the company! To be successful as a glazier, you should have detailed knowledge of the glass manufacturing and cutting process, be skilled at using various tools, possess good hand-eye coordination, be able to lift heavy objects, and have excellent communication skills. Ultimately, a top-notch glazier provides a positive customer experience while constantly meeting high professional standards. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the glass industry, Go Glass will provide the necessary ongoing training and support for you to succeed in your trade.

Requirements

• Ability to use tools such as tape measures, levels, hand drills, and electric saws and other glass-specific tools as needed
• Must be able to read and perform basic arithmetic in fractions and decimals
• Good communication skills with supervisors, peers, and customers
• Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with standards
• High school diploma or equivalent required (all glaziers)
• Valid Driver's license required (all glaziers)
• 1 year construction or glazier experience preferred (required for associate/expert)
• 2 years of glazier experience preferred for associate glazier (3 years required for expert glazier)
• 4+ years of glazier experience preferred (expert glazier)
• Must acquire OSHA10 training within 6 months of hire/promotion (associate/expert glazier)
• Must acquire scissor-lift training within 3 months of hire/promotion
• Forklift training preferred (associate/expert)
• Must be OSHA10 certified (expert glazier)
• Must have scissor-lift certification (expert glazier)

Responsibilities

• Verify alignment of structures or equipment
• Install doors, windows, shower doors, mirrors, screen/glass porches, and other products as assigned
• Mark reference points on construction materials
• Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools
• Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction
• Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage
• Assemble and/or dismantle equipment for temporary structures
• Fabricate parts or components
• Performing general physical activities
• Perform duties with direct supervision (entry-level glazier)
• Operating vehicles, mechanized devices (associate/expert glazier)
• Inspect equipment, structures, or material (associate/expert glazier)
• Organize, planning, and prioritizing work (associate/expert glazier)
• Communicating with people outside the organization (associate/expert glazier)
• Duties can be performed with minimal to no supervision (associate glazier)
• Making decisions and solving problems (expert glazier)
• Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings (expert glazier)
• Estimating quantifiable characteristics of products, events, or information (expert glazier)
• Assisting in scheduling work and activities (expert glazier)
• Duties can be performed without supervision (expert glazier)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees