Automotive Glass Installers & Repairers

Also Called: Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer), Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician), Glass Installer Technician, Glass Technician

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$31,370

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Automotive Glass Installers & Repairers do

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Automotive & Machine Repair • Construction

Training Program Areas:

Auto Collision • Automobile Technician • Glaziery • OCT-Only Automotive & Machine Repair • OCT-Only Construction

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Work Context

  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Tools

  • Razor knives
  • Trim or molding tools
  • Screwdrivers
  • Pullers
  • Shears

Technology

Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Data base user interface and query software
Recordkeeping software
Project management software
Estimating software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Installation
  • Equipment Selection
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Business
customer service
management
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 90% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 9% Less than high school diploma
  • 1% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Automotive Glass Installers & Repairers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Automotive Engineering Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Automotive Engineers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Clearfield - Job Corps

    Clearfield, Utah

  • Earle C. Clements - Job Corps

    Morganfield, Kentucky

ACT & College

  • Academy of Careers and Technology

    Beckley, WV

  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus

    Lafayette, LA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Independence
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Initiative

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Verbal

This is what Automotive Glass Installers & Repairers across the country typically make.

$15.08 / hour
$31,370 /year

Entry Level

$21.79 / hour
$45,320 /year

Median Level

$29.81 / hour
$62,000 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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