National
| Median wages (2008) |
$15.44 hourly, $32,110 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
24,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Faster than average (14% to 20%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
13,000 additional employees |
49-3022.00 - Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Sample of reported job titles:
Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician), Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer), Glass Installer Technician, Automotive Glazier (Auto Glazier), Master Automotive Glass Technician (Master Auto Glass Technician), Windshield Repair Technician
Tasks
- Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.
- Install replacement glass in vehicles after old glass has been removed and all necessary preparations have been made.
- Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.
- Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow primed scratches to dry.
- Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.
- Check for and remove moisture or contamination in damaged areas and keep areas dry until repairs are complete.
- Apply a bead of urethane around the perimeter of each pinchweld and dress the remaining urethane on the pinchwelds so that it is of uniform level and thickness.
- Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts according to job requirements.
- Remove broken or damaged glass windshields or window glass from motor vehicles, using hand tools to remove screws from frames holding glass.
- Replace all moldings, clips, windshield wipers, and any other parts that were removed prior to glass replacement or repair.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Gear cutting tools — Cordless cutting tools |
| Knife blades — Hot knife blades; Pneumatic windshield removal blades |
| Machinery cutting knives or knife assemblies — Oscillating power knives; Windshield removal power knives |
| Pullers — Pliers action clip removers; Upholstery removal tools |
| Razor knives — Cold knives; Cut-out knives; Long knives; Urethane sealant cutout knives |
| Screwdrivers — Phillips head screwdrivers; Ratcheting screwdrivers |
| Trim or molding tools — Gasket scrapers; Lacing tools; Trim tools; Windshield molding removal tools |
| Ultraviolet UV lamps — Ultraviolet UV curing lamps; Ultraviolet UV lights |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Accounting software |
| Project management software — Estimating software; Recordkeeping software |
