What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Glazier position at Bagatelos Architectural Glass Systems Inc.?
The BAGS Team is made up of builders, architects, structural engineers, production engineers and craftsman that have come together to focus their talents in the design-build of some of the most iconic buildings in California. BAGS has earned a reputation for embracing large complex projects through a commitment to servicing customer needs and championing innovation throughout the organization.
The BAGS field is made up of Union Glaziers, lead by one or more Superintendents with extensive glazing experience. BAGS has been cultivating this team of in-house Union Glaziers for decades, based on their industry knowledge of schedule building, installation means and methods and constructability. This internal leadership team is the backbone of BAGS and maintains the highest standards of safety and integrity to assure the successful completion of each project.
A Journeyman Glazier at BAGS must possess the following skills and attributes
The BAGS field is made up of Union Glaziers, lead by one or more Superintendents with extensive glazing experience. BAGS has been cultivating this team of in-house Union Glaziers for decades, based on their industry knowledge of schedule building, installation means and methods and constructability. This internal leadership team is the backbone of BAGS and maintains the highest standards of safety and integrity to assure the successful completion of each project.
A Journeyman Glazier at BAGS must possess the following skills and attributes
- 5 years' experience as an apprentice glazier
- Ability to read Blueprints and fabrication drawings
- Fabrication: consisting of cutting, notching, drilling, assembly, of various window systems primarily made of aluminum extrusion. Extrusions can weigh 50 to 150 Lbs.
- Fabrication can take place on tables, saw horses, or sometimes on the ground at the jobsite.
- Metal installation: layout requires kneeling on ground, as well as transferring control lines to head of window from a ladder. Metal install requires drilling and fastening with various anchors, cut material can weigh 5-50 lbs. Work performed from Knees or ladders or other mechanical lifts.
- Glass installation: Primary method of glass setting is manual. Glazier is expected to be able to safely handle up to 75 lbs alone, and up to 125 lbs when setting glass with additional help.
- Sealant work: glazier is expected to know and be able to perform all types of sealant work. Work primarily done from knees, ladder or other lifting device.
- The trade of Glazing is manual labor, with Craftsmanship as a primary expectation.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.