Career Overview
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Also Known As
- Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer)
- Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician)
- Glass Installer Technician
- Glass Technician
Alternate Job Titles
- Auto Glass Repair Specialist (Automotive Glass Repair Specialist)
- Auto Services Glass Installer (Automotive Services Glass Installer)
- Auto Technician
- Automobile Installer
- Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer)
- Automotive Glass Mechanic (Auto Glass Mechanic)
- Automotive Glass Specialist (Auto Glass Specialist)
- Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician)
- Automotive Glazier (Auto Glazier)
- Automotive Technician
- Automotive Tinter
- Automotive Window Tinter
- Direct Installer
- Glass Fitter
- Glass Installer
What You'll Do
In this role, your typical responsibilities include:
- Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
- Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.
- Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.
- Apply a bead of urethane around the perimeter of each pinchweld and dress the remaining urethane on the pinchwelds so that it is of uniform level and thickness.
- Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.
- Install replacement glass in vehicles.
- Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.
Knowledge You'll Use
You'll need solid knowledge in these areas:
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mechanical
Key Abilities
This career requires key abilities in:
- Near Vision
- Manual Dexterity
- Multilimb Coordination
- Static Strength
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Visualization
- Finger Dexterity
- Control Precision
- Extent Flexibility
- Oral Comprehension
Work Style
People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
- Stress Tolerance
- Integrity
What Matters in This Career
This career tends to satisfy these work values:
- Relationships
- Support
- Independence
- Working Conditions
- Achievement
Education & Preparation
Typical Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Related Work Experience Needed: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
On-the-Job Training: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Education Details: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Experience Required: Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Technology You'll Use
Popular Technologies & Software
- Microsoft Windows
- Workday software
Tools & Equipment
- Air compressors
- Air knives
- Awls
- Buffing wheels
- Caulking guns
- Cold chisels
- Cold knives
- Cordless drills
- Cut-out knives
- Deburring tools
- Desktop computers
- Driving wedges
- Gasket scrapers
- Glass cutters
- Glass holders
Work Environment
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Telephone Conversations
- Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
Salary & Job Market
| Salary Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level (10th percentile) | $35,080 |
| Median | $47,260 |
| Top Earners (90th percentile) | $67,480 |
Workers Employed Nationally: 18,940
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If you're interested in this career, you might also consider:
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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.