Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
On the Job
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers replace or repair windshields in cars and trucks.
Physical Demands
This career requires time standing, walking, or running.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
- Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
- Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
- Paint surfaces or equipment.
- Reassemble equipment after repair.
- Remove parts or components from vehicles.
- Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
- Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems.
- Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
- Replace vehicle glass.
Typical Working Conditions
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Working outdoors exposed to weather.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Working in very hot or cold temperatures.
- Dealing with external customers.
- Exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings.
- Frequent decision-making.
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