Glaziers, Window Fabricators and Fitters
Job holders in this unit group install pre-glazed wooden, metal or PVC framework, and cut, fit and set glass in windows, doors, shop fronts, and other structural frames.
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£19,757
Median salary
New workers start around £14,411.94. Normal pay is £19,757 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £27,934.13.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Fixes mirror panels to interior and exterior walls and repairs and replaces broken glass.
- Applies mastic, putty or adhesive between glass and frame and trims off excess with knife.
- Smoothes edges of glass and positions and secures in frame or grooved lead strips.
- Scores plain, coloured, safety and ornamental glass with hand cutter and breaks off glass by hand or with pliers.
- Examines drawings or specifications to determine job requirements.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Mathematics
54
Critical Thinking
46
Active Listening
44
Reading Comprehension
42
Speaking
41
Writing
38
Active Learning
32
Learning Strategies
28
Monitoring
17
Science
14
