A Glazier
“For years I worked in an office for low pay. Opportunity knocked for me to accept the challenge of becoming a Glazier Apprentice. I was a little anxious at first because of the physical and mental demands the trade has. Now I know that I can hang with the best. My reward for accepting the challenge is a satisfying career with high pay.”
—Jennifer Outland, Glazier Apprentice
What Do They Do
Glaziers engaged in construction work cut and install all types and sizes of glass, such as plate glass of all kinds and thicknesses, clear and heat absorbing window glass, obscure glass, mirrors, leaded glass panels and insulating glass units; also they fabricate and install aluminum entrances, sidelights and show windows. They fit and install plastic and porcelain panels in metal and wood frames.
Working Conditions
Glaziers work both indoors and outside depending on the job. Window fabricating and some installations are done indoors; however, glaziers do much of their work outdoors or in unheated areas. Glaziers do a great deal of standing, lifting and carrying with some work at heights.
Interest and Temperament
A glazier must be able to work carefully and often without close supervision. Glaziers must be adaptable to a wide variety of working conditions. The job requires a considerable amount of bending, kneeling, lifting and standing.
General Qualifications
- Minimum age of 18
- Must be physical capable of performing the work of the trade
Educational Background Recommended
Math, blueprint reading, mechanical drawing
Admission Requirements of the Joint Apprentice Committee
- High school diploma or G.E.D. (provision of G.E.D. certificate/score sheet)
- Tests
- Interview
- Provision of high school transcript
- Valid Driver’s License
- Drug/alcohol testing in accordance with the JATC written policy
- Operates under the “Intent To Hire” Program
Terms of Apprenticeship Training
- Apprenticeship shall be four (4) years
- Minimum of 144 hours of classroom instruction each year
- Probationary period 500 work hours
- Indentured to Joint Apprenticeship Committee & Contractor
- Raises every six months if training hour are secured
Application and Information
Glaziers JATC
4535 Hill Ave.
Toledo, OH 43615-5301
Telephone: (419) 531-5911
Fax: (419) 531-4392
The recruitment, selection, employment, training and promotion of apprentices shall be without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap or veteran status.
