What are the responsibilities and job description for the Glass Technician position at Puget Collision?
Job Description: Glass Technician (Automotive)
The Glass Technician is responsible for the repair, removal and/or replacement of damaged windshields, door glass and quarter glass on automobiles. The Technician must have the ability to inspect windshields and windows to properly determine if glass needs to be repaired or replaced. Responsibilities include identifying issues that may affect glass installation and safely removing damaged glass and installing new glass. The position will be required to work in conjunction with auto collision repair team members at our locations, cooperating to repair damaged vehicles in an efficient manner.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Traveling to various locations to assess as well as repair or replace customers' windshields and windows.
- Proper maintenance of company provided mobile truck and tools.
- Identify issues that may affect glass installation, such as rust or vehicle damage.
- Remove all dirt and debris from windshields and windows before beginning repair or weatherproofing treatments.
- Removing moldings, wipers, screws, bolts, and clips before glass installation and repairs and replacing them thereafter.
- Utilize primer to prime all damaged areas of windshields and car windows.
- Weatherproofing glass by applying a chemical treatment to the outer surfaces and installing rubber weather seals around glass edges.
- Injecting resin into small chips or cracks and heating the damaged areas using a heat source.
- Using clips, moldings, and adhesives to affix custom-cut glass to customers’ vehicles.
- Ensure windows are clean and all debris from installation is removed at end of installation or repair.
Skills/Qualifications:
- 5 years in Auto Collision Repair & Auto Glass Removal/Installation experience required.
- Certification in automotive glass repair and installation through the National Glass Association (NGA) preferred.
- Physical strength and dexterity to work well with large panes of glass.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations when using hazardous materials.
- Ability to coordinate multiple stores and jobs with flexibility.
- The ability to read and follow instructions precisely and to work independently as well as with others in an organized manner is essential.
- The ability to produce within a specified time and/or deadline and be capable of operating in a fast-paced, performance-driven team environment.
- Participate in training programs as required to maintain the technical and professional skills and techniques necessary for this position.
