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Career Details :: Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Description
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Experience
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.
Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.
Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.
Tasks
- Obtains windshield for specific automobile make and model from stock and examines for defects prior to installation.
- Removes broken or damaged glass windshield or window glass from motor vehicles, using hand tools to remove screws from frame holding glass.
- Replaces or adjusts motorized or manual window-raising mechanisms.
- Installs precut replacement glass to replace curved or custom-shaped windows.
- Cuts flat safety glass according to specified pattern, using glass cutter.
- Installs rubber channeling strip around edge of glass or frame to weatherproof or to prevent rattling.
- Holds cut or uneven edge of glass against automated abrasive belt to shape or smooth edges.
- Applies moisture-proofing compound along glass edges and installs glass into windshield or glass frame in door or side panel of vehicle.
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Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Repairing & Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Material
- Controlling Machines and Processes
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
- Frustrating Circumstances
- Consequence of Error
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