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Glaziers, Window Fabricators and Fitters

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About this career

£21,637

Median salary

New workers start around £15,360.29. Normal pay is £21,637 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £32,559.28.
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Jobs

Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.

Daily Tasks

  • Sets up and operates machinery to manufacture windows and window frames.
  • 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.
  • Smooths 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

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