Plans work activities.
Interprets drawings and specifications.
- knowledge of applicable codes and regulations
- knowledge of contract documents (engineering drawings, consultant document, agreements, specifications and addenda)
- knowledge of metric and imperial measurements
- ability to read and interpret contract documents, tenders, drawings, specifications and addenda
- ability to determine scope of work from drawings and specifications
- ability to create freehand sketches, complete with dimensions
Conducts site assessment.
- knowledge of access requirements
- knowledge of service requirements
- knowledge of storage requirements
- ability to determine scaffolding and hoisting requirements
- ability to determine proper access to job site and storage requirements
- ability to determine the need for personal protection equipment
- ability to determine the need for public safety
- ability to communicate with job supervisors and other tradespeople
- ability to determine the need for special tools and equipment
- ability to assess site readiness for installation
Prepares list of materials.
- knowledge of various types of glazing systems, materials, components, and parts
- knowledge of codes and regulations
- ability to determine material requirements
Schedules equipment and materials.
- knowledge of common types of materials, finishes, and equipment used in the trade
- ability to order materials and equipment
- ability to schedule the delivery of materials and equipment
- ability to coordinate off-loading
- ability to take inventory of materials and equipment
- ability to properly store materials and equipment
Plans work process.
- knowledge of applicable regulations, standards and codes
- knowledge of various types of glass work for residential, commercial, and industrial applications
- knowledge of job schedules
- ability to plan work activities to ensure a safe and logical sequence of operations
- ability to verify elevation and locations
- ability to select appropriate storage area
- ability to communicate and schedule with all trade-related persons involved
- ability to schedule and coordinate site work
Prepares site for installation.
Makes provision for the storage of materials, tools, and equipment.
- knowledge of lifting capacity of shop or job site equipment
- knowledge of site storage requirements to protect materials from damage and theft
- ability to set up temporary storage facilities
Installs scaffolding equipment.
- knowledge of applicable codes and regulations, restrictions, and engineered systems
- knowledge of scaffolding equipment
- knowledge of installation procedures
- ability to select related equipment
- ability to follow manufacturers’ instructions to install and dismantle scaffolding
Installs rigging equipment.
- knowledge of applicable codes and regulations, restrictions, and engineered systems
- knowledge of rigging equipment
- knowledge of installation procedures
- ability to select related equipment
- ability to follow manufacturers’ instructions to install and dismantle rigging equipment
Installs hoisting equipment.
- knowledge of applicable codes and regulations, restrictions, and engineered systems
- knowledge of hoisting equipment
- knowledge of installation procedures
- ability to select related equipment
- ability to follow manufacturers’ instructions
Installs mechanical lifts and work platforms.
- knowledge of applicable codes and regulations, restrictions, and engineered systems
- knowledge of mechanical lifts and work platforms
- knowledge of installation procedures
- ability to select related equipment
- ability to follow manufacturers’ instructions
Handles glass and other materials.
Transports glass and other materials.
- knowledge of shipping and receiving documents
- knowledge of proper handling, transportation, and storage of glass and materials
- knowledge of correct bracing and tie-down procedures
- ability to use lifting devices
- ability to determine accessibility to job site
- ability to crate and uncrate glass
- ability to safely secure glass and materials to transport vehicle
- ability to transport crated glass products
- ability to transport uncrated glass products
Receives glass and other materials.
- knowledge of proper handling and storage of glass and materials
- knowledge of warehousing practices
- ability to unload glass and materials
- ability to inspect glass and materials for defects and damage
- ability to complete documentation
Rigs and hoists glass and other materials.
- knowledge of rigging and hoisting equipment
- knowledge of rigging techniques for glass and systems
- ability to select and use proper hoisting equipment according to types of load being lifted
- ability to use rigging equipment
Stores glass and other materials.
- knowledge of correct bracing procedures
- knowledge of potential damage from weather elements
- knowledge of proper procedures for protecting glass and materials on job site
- ability to assess load-bearing capacity
- ability to store glass and materials in safe areas on job site to avoid unnecessary damage
Installs glass and other materials.
- knowledge of installation procedures for various glazing systems
- knowledge of different types of flashings
- ability to carry out installation procedures for various glazing systems
- ability to install flashings
Lays out materials.
Lays out materials.
- knowledge of different types of glass materials and related components
- knowledge of proper layout for cutting and shaping glass and materials
- ability to lay out materials
Shapes glass.
- knowledge of different types of glass
- knowledge of related tools and machinery
- knowledge of the characteristics of glass
- ability to perform straight cuts
- ability to perform curved cuts
- ability to cut glass from templates
- ability to perform edge work on glass such as arrissed, bevelled, furniture, polished, mitred, and ground
- ability to drill holes in glass
- ability to notch glass
- ability to grind finger pulls in glass
- ability to use glass pliers
- ability to use freehand techniques
- ability to store shaped glass
Treats glass surfaces.
- knowledge of different types of surface treatments for glass materials
- ability to etch glass using chemicals
- ability to sandblast decal designs on glass
- ability to apply films to glass
- ability to paint glass
Prepares support structures for vertical glazing.
- knowledge of different types of framing materials
- knowledge of stock length materials
- knowledge of prefabricated materials
- ability to prepare support structures using steel and aluminium stock lengths
- ability to cut framing materials
- ability to prepare framing materials
- ability to fabricate framing
Uses and maintains equipment.
Uses and maintains hand and power tools.
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