Glass and Glazing Tradesperson

Glass and glazing tradespersons cut, shape and install glass used in windows, including shopfronts, doors, walls, mirrors, display cabinets and furniture.

Glass and glazing tradespeople may perform the following tasks:

interpret drawings and plans or measure the space to work out the amount of glass required
lay sheets of glass onto glass cutting tables and score (mark) the surface of the glass using a variety of glasscutters
remove excess glass with notched tools or glass pliers
cut, drill and notch holes in glass with diamond-tipped cutters and drills
remove broken glass and mirrors and prepare surfaces for re-glazing
smooth and polish edges on a grinding or bevelling wheel
fit the glass using putty, chemical compounds or rubber strips into timber, steel and aluminium frames
assemble and secure parts of pre-made glass units, such as shop fittings, display cases and shower enclosures
install metal window and door frames into which glass panels are fitted, such as for shower screens and sliding doors
fabricate aluminium for domestic and commercial applications, and fit and install on site
inscribe decorative edges on glass and mirrors.

Specialisations:

Flat Glass Tradesperson

A flat glass tradesperson measures, cuts, finishes, fits and installs glass in windows, doors, walls, mirrors, display cabinets and other furniture.

Furniture/Millworking Tradesperson

A furniture/millworking tradesperson installs glass during assembly in prefabricated wood and metal products such as doors, window sashes, partitions and cabinets.

Glass Beveller

A glass beveller applies decorative or protective-edge treatment to glass. They bevel (smooth) edges of mirrors or other flat glass items using grinding wheels or abrasive belts. Other treatment may include drilling holes, end-notching, cut outs and finger slots.

Glass Cutter

A glass cutter cuts glass sheets by hand or machine to obtain sections of pre-described dimensions, either square or shaped, and removes blemishes.

Glass Embosser

A glass embosser engraves designs in glass by grinding, sandblasting or using acid. After the design has been made, the operator removes the residue, protective tapes and coatings, and cleans the glass.

Glass Silverer

A glass silverer selects the polish and scrubs glass for mirror making. A silvering solution is then sprayed over the surface and allowed to drain off. The mirrors are then washed, dried and coated to protect the silvering from moisture.

Glazier/Structural Glass Tradesperson

A glazier/structural glass tradesperson installs glass into prepared openings such as windows, doors, skylights and display units, or fits glass to prepared surfaces such as interior walls. This can be done in a factory environment if fitting glass into prefabricated products, or on site in the case of new construction or repair.

Leadlight Worker

A leadlight worker designs and constructs stained-glass windows, doors, partitions and decorative works of art in a variety of buildings. The glass is fitted together with strips of lead, using putty to hold the glass.