聚光灯
Automobile Glass Technician, Commercial Glazier, Glass Installer, Glass Technician, Glazer
Glaziers install glass in windows, skylights, storefronts, and display cases.
- 当你完成一个项目时，有一种成就感
- 自主性:你可以随心所欲地工作，想做多做少都可以。
- 通常情况下，你在早上6:30-3:30开始。下午能够做其他项目。
- 用你的双手工作！。"当你有机械方面的倾向时，贸易是很好的选择。"
- Travel: If you are an international glazier, you could do a job in another country if you want to. When you are young before you have a family and want to travel, you can work in different states and even different countries.
“I take my kids to the California Academy of Sciences. I ran that project when it was first built. They love going there and being able to tell people that “my daddy painted this.” To see the pride and joy in their eyes…that they were almost a part of it. It’s about having the pride in the workmanship of being a craftsman.” Robert Williams III, Business Rep, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 16, Northern California
- Follows blueprints or specifications for size, color, type, and thickness of glass to be used.
- Removes any old or broken glass before installing replacement glass.
- Cuts glass to the specified size and shape.
- Makes or installs sashes or moldings for glass installation.
- Fastens glass into sashes or frames with clips, moldings, or other types of fasteners.
- Adds weather seal or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
- 手法灵巧：善于用手
- 手眼协调
- 批判性思维和解决问题的能力。你会遇到意想不到的问题，你必须及时想办法解决这些问题。
- 注重细节
- 体力和耐力
- Foundation, structure, and building exterior contractor: Range from mom and pop shop (4-8 glaziers) to large shops (200+ glaziers)
- Building material and supplies dealers
- 自营职业者
- Union negotiates competitive rates: For example) In SF Bay Area, $41.88 per hour as journeyman which is the position after you are an apprentice.
- 全面的医疗福利（医疗、牙科、视力）。
- 退休金
- 年金
- 获得更好的工作和惊人的机会
- Building and fixing things! : working with your hands
- 置身于大自然中
- 体育
- 任何机械方面的工作，如修车
"我们中的一些人，我们比其他人有更多的尼安德特人的DNA。你必须能够以最好的方式来表达这一点。我们都有一种可以展示的创造力，这就是找到展示这种创造力的方式。有些人可以在电脑后面做这个，其他的人能够建造一个建筑物是很好的。这一切都属于那种让你感到活着的存在感。" 罗伯特-威廉姆斯三世，北加州国际油漆工及相关行业工会第16区委员会业务代表
- 可能需要有高中文凭/GED，但没有正式的教育要求。
- Glaziers learn their trade as apprentices and receive ~144 hours of technical training, plus ~2,000 hours of paid OJT
- 学徒制是一种历史悠久的边做边学的方式。大多数是由工会和承包商协会赞助的（详见我们的推荐资源 > 网站）。
- Entry-level apprentices start with basic tasks, learning under the supervision of a seasoned pro over a period of up to 3 or 4 years
- The National Glass Association (NGA) offers companies a Department of Labor approved, NGA/NCCER-endorsed curriculum via MyGlassClass
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety training is also required
- Some technical instruction is needed, such as proper tool usage, various installation techniques, basic math, safety, first aid, blueprint reading, and general construction
- 可选的认证项目包括。
- Administrative Management Systems - Architectural Glass and Metal Technician
- Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance - FenestrationAssociate and InstallationMasters
- Glaziers in Connecticut and Florida must obtain a license after passing an exam. California requires a “C-17” license for jobs over $500
工会和承包商赞助学徒计划。进入学徒计划的基本资格如下。
- 最低年龄为18岁
- 驾照
- 高中文凭或同等学历（GED或参加能力测试）。
- 身体上能够从事这项工作
点击这里查看项目列表。
- 在高中学习课程，如商店、英语和数学。
- Start an exercise routine to build strength and stamina so you can perform Glazier work safely
- Working with glass, sometimes at elevated heights in outdoor conditions, can be very dangerous! Get in the habit of practicing outstanding safety at all times
- Learn how to use and wearing proper personal protective equipment
- 获得你的驾驶执照，以便你能按时到达工作地点。
- Learn as much as you can on your own. Study books, articles, and video tutorials related to the glass installation
- 担任项目志愿者，获得实践经验
- 获得一个专业领域的认证，以加强你的证书
- Ask a Glazier if you can shadow them to learn about day-to-day activities and tools useda
- 51.9% with HS Diploma
- 3.9% 获得副学士学位
- 3% with Bachelor’s
- 0.5%拥有硕士文凭
- 0.1%有专业人员
- 完成学徒计划（注意：你在做学徒时是带薪工作的。）
- 工会会给你签字人名单：当地工会会给你一些线索，你开始给名单上的承包商打电话。
- 联系Job Corps。
- Ask the local union for help, get on the "out of work" list.
- Call or visit the websites of local companies who hire Glaziers, in case they only advertise opportunities on their own sites
- 如果在贸易或职业学校上课，请向他们的职业中心寻求帮助。
- If you served in the military, check out CareerOneStop or state websites for details on unique Veteran opportunities
Let potential employers know you plan to stick through the long apprenticeship process and earn your license when the time comes
- 估算师。对工作进行预算，然后对工作进行投标。
- 项目经理。负责幕后工作和文书工作。确保要求的信息被填写，钱被支付。与监理一起工作。
- 监理员。负责工作现场的人力需求，即材料和工人。
- 工头。负责工作。
- 牵头人。工头的左膀右臂。
- 献身精神
- 最擅长使用工具的人，工会提升了这些人。
- 领导者/教师：对工艺非常了解并帮助他人的人。
网站
- Apprenticeship.gov
- 美国建筑商与承包商协会
- 劳工部就业和培训管理局
- Finishing Trades Institute
- GlassBuild America
- Glass Magazine
- 从头盔到防护帽
- 国际油漆工及相关行业工会
- MyGlassClass
- National Glass Association
- Window + Door Magazine
- World of Glass Map
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"你可以从中得到你想要的东西，这取决于你想在其中投入多少努力，以及你想有多专注。你可以得过且过，也可以在这个行业中蓬勃发展和崛起。这一切都取决于个人。"罗伯特-威廉姆斯三世，北加州国际油漆工和联合行业工会第16区理事会业务代表
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