- Apprentice Glazier - Calgary
- Kijiji in Calgary, AB, Canada
- jobs
- 3 days ago
jobs description
$22 - $32 / hour - negotiable on level and experience
Please submit resume to: resumes@albertaglass.com
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Under the guidance of the Journeymen and Foremen, labourers and apprentice glaziers perform some or all the following duties:
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to determine type and thickness of glass, frame, installation procedure and materials required
• Measure and mark glass and cut glass using glass cutters
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolds, rigging and hoisting equipment
• Position glass panes into frames and secure glass using clips, points or moldings
• Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products on walls, ceilings or exteriors of building
• Fabricate metal frames for glass installation
• Install, fit, fabricate and attach architectural metals or related substitute products in commercial and residential buildings
• Install pre-cut mirrors and opaque and transparent glass panels in frames to form exterior walls of buildings
• Prepare and install skylights and other special glass in commercial and institutional establishments
• Repair and service commercial aluminum doors and other glass supporting structures, and replace damaged glass or faulty sealant
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Qualifications/Requirements:
• Must be currently enrolled in the four (4) year apprenticeship glazing program from a recognized institution
• Must have trade related tools
• Aptitude with math, measuring, and use of hand and power tools
• Preference to those with a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (drivers abstract will be required)
• Physically fit to be able to perform within the working conditions
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking in English
• Legally able to work in Canada
• Mandatory to wear/use: CSA steel toed 8” workboots and company issued PPE
• Positive, friendly and focused individual who is highly organized
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Working conditions:
• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Overtime, night and weekend work as required
• Hazards associated with the trade and construction sites
• Exposure to chemicals used in the glazing industry
• Travel to various site locations
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment will be required
• Able to stand for extended periods of time often requiring a lot of bending at the waist or kneeling
• Ability to lift/carry and manipulate objects up to 100 lbs.
• Regularly works with/around lifts/stages/ equipment etc.
• Comfortable with heights and working on scaffolding and lifts
• Job requires ability to work with hand tools/materials and equipment
• Frequently assigned to changing priorities
• Requires working at heights
• Moderate exposure to noise
• Prolong standing /walking/stairs on uneven ground