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About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Glazier to oversee the installation, fabrication, and repair of glass and glazing systems across various commercial and residential projects. As a leader on-site, you will coordinate with team members, interpret technical drawings, and ensure that all work meets quality standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise glazing crews during the installation of windows, doors, mirrors, and other glass fixtures on construction sites.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to accurately execute project specifications.
• Measure dimensions precisely using tools such as tape measures, levels, and calipers to ensure quality control and proper fitment.
• Handle glass materials safely during fabrication, transportation, and installation, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
• Use hand tools and power tools—including caulking guns, saws, drills, and metal stud framing equipment—to complete installations efficiently.
• Coordinate with project managers to estimate costs related to glass materials and labor for accurate construction estimating.
• Perform heavy lifting of glass panels and related materials while maintaining safety standards; assist in remodeling projects as needed.
• Install various fixtures such as trim carpentry elements, cabinetry, metal studs, and framing components for comprehensive project completion.
• Ensure all work complies with construction plans, building codes, and safety regulations; interpret technical drawings accurately for precise execution.
• Conduct quality inspections during installation processes to verify measurements, fitment, and finish quality before project completion.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in construction estimating, blueprint reading, and interpreting schematics.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and glass handling equipment.
• Strong knowledge of window installation techniques, door hanging methods, fixture installation, and trim carpentry.
• Ability to perform dimensional measurements accurately for quality control purposes.
• Skilled in handling glass materials safely during fabrication and installation processes.
• Background in construction site experience with familiarity in remodeling projects and metal stud framing.
• Knowledge of caulking techniques, construction painting basics, cabinetry setup, and handyman skills.
• Experience with fabrication or manufacturing environments involving glass or related materials is a plus.
• Excellent physical strength for heavy lifting tasks combined with the ability to interpret technical drawings effectively.
• Strong understanding of schematics for fixture installation or custom fabrication projects.
• Passionate about craftsmanship in construction.
• Expertise in glass materials handling.
• Precise measurement skills.
• Leadership abilities.
• Ability to deliver top-tier results on every project.
• Ability to foster a safe work environment.

Skills

• Construction estimating
• Blueprint reading
• Schematic interpretation
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Measuring devices
• Glass handling equipment
• Window installation
• Door hanging
• Fixture installation
• Trim carpentry
• Dimensional measurement
• Safety protocols
• Remodeling projects
• Metal stud framing
• Caulking techniques
• Construction painting
• Cabinetry setup
• Handyman skills
• Fabrication
• Manufacturing
• Heavy lifting
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Leadership