Automotive Glass Technician is a person who removes, installs, repairs and generally services all types of stationary and movable glass in motor vehicles and associated equipment.

What do these workers do?
(Source: BC Work Futures)

Install and replace glass. Some automotive collision repair technicians specialize in removing broken, cracked or pitted windshields and window glass.

Use hand tools and specialized automotive repair equipment. You will use common hand tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers and wrenches, and specialty tools, such as cutting torches, soldering equipment, blocks, hammers and spray guns.

You must be able to communicate with customers. Your business depends on your ability to explain to customers how their vehicle was repaired and assure them it operates safely.

Inspect damage and make repair recommendations. You must be able to assess the extent of vehicle damage, determine how to fix it and provide customers with a cost estimate for the repairs.

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