Glass Installer & Shop Technician

Abbey Glass•Wareham, MA

7d•$20 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Abbey Glass is a veteran-owned, family-operated glass company serving southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. We specialize in custom shower enclosures, mirrors, residential and commercial glass, and related glass services. We are looking for a dependable, hands-on person who wants to learn the glass trade and become a valuable part of our team. Previous glass experience is not required. We are willing to train someone who is reliable, mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and interested in building a long-term career in the trades. The Glass Installer & Shop Technician will assist experienced technicians with shower door installations and perform a variety of glass shop duties. This is an active, hands-on position that includes working both in our shop and at customer locations. The right candidate will start by assisting and learning, with opportunities to take on more responsibility as their skills develop. Candidates with previous auto glass experience may also have opportunities to assist with auto glass work. This is not a desk job. It is a physical, hands-on position for someone who enjoys building, installing, solving problems, and seeing the finished results of their work.

Requirements

No previous glass experience is required.
Interest in learning a skilled trade and developing long-term technical abilities.
Dependable, punctual, and able to follow instructions.
Comfortable using hand tools and learning power tools and shop equipment.
Good attention to detail and respect for customers’ property.
Able to work effectively as part of a two-person or larger installation team.
Able to safely lift and carry heavy or awkward materials, frequently weighing 50 pounds or more, with assistance or lifting equipment when appropriate.
Comfortable working on ladders and performing physical work throughout the day.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers and customers.
Willingness to work in the shop, outdoors, on construction sites, and inside occupied homes and businesses.

Nice To Haves

Glass installation or fabrication
Shower door installation
Auto glass repair or replacement
Carpentry, construction, remodeling, or finish work
Locksmithing or door hardware
Mechanical or maintenance work
Screen fabrication
Warehouse or shop work
Measuring and reading a tape measure accurately
Using drills, saws, grinders, sanders, or similar tools

Responsibilities

Assist with the installation of frameless and framed shower enclosures
Load, unload, carry, and safely handle glass panels, mirrors, hardware, tools, and materials.
Help prepare job sites and protect customers’ homes and work areas.
Assist installers with measuring, leveling, drilling, fastening, sealing, and final cleanup.
Cut and process flat glass and mirrors under supervision.
Use glass-cutting tools, sanders, polishers, drills, and other shop equipment.
Assemble shower hardware, frames, screens, and related products.
Clean glass and inspect completed work for quality.
Organize materials and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient shop.
Load company vehicles and prepare materials for upcoming jobs.
Follow all company safety procedures and proper glass-handling practices.
Assist with auto glass work when qualified or as training becomes available.
Perform other shop, installation, and general labor duties as needed.