Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
On the Job
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers replace or repair windshields in cars and trucks.
Physical Demands ![](/iseek/_ui/images/icon-pysical-demands.png)
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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