Automotive Glass Installers & Repairers
Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer), Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician), Glass Installer Technician, Glass Technician
What they do:
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
On the job, you would:
- Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
- Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.
- Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
- management
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Independence
- Integrity
- Self Control
- Initiative
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Operating system software
- Microsoft Windows
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Workday software
Data base user interface and query software
- Recordkeeping software
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
usually needed
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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