A Glazier, or Glass Contractor, is a construction professional who is responsible for installing glass in window frames. Their duties include cutting and grinding glass to desired shapes and dimensions, aligning glass within frames and applying seals to hold window glass in place after fitting.
Glazier ควรจะสามารถปฏิบัติหน้าที่และความรับผิดชอบต่างๆ ได้ ต่อไปนี้คือหน้าที่และความรับผิดชอบบางส่วนที่ Glazier ควรจะสามารถดำเนินการได้:
- Studying blueprints and building plans to become familiar with the specifications of each project
- Using tools to cut and shape glass to fit frames precisely
- Checking that glass is properly aligned and straight during the installation process
- Assembling and installing metal and wood components used to hold glass
- Fastening glass in place with clips, moldings and other components
- Sealing windows with putty or weather seal
Glazier ที่มีความสามารถในการแข่งขันจะมีทักษะและคุณสมบัติบางประการ รวมถึง:
- Familiarity with blueprints and proper measuring techniques
- Ability to lift and carefully handle heavy panes of glass
- Arithmetic skills to determine sizing for fasteners and glass
- Thorough understanding of common glazing techniques, such as dry glazing, wet glazing, cable netting and snap-in systems
- Knowledge of how to properly use tools such as grinders, glass cutters, caulk guns, finish nailers, miter boxes and utility knives
- Attentiveness to detail to ensure proper alignment of glass and to spot any defects in installation
