Description
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Relationships
- Independence
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Independence
- Integrity
- Self-Control
Tasks
- 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.
- Apply a bead of urethane around the perimeter of each pinchweld and dress the remaining urethane on the pinchwelds so that it is of uniform level and thickness.
- Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.
Work Activities
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Getting Information
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Detailed Work Activities
- Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Technology Skills
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Operating system software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Project management software
- Accounting software
Abilities
- Near Vision
- Manual Dexterity
- Multilimb Coordination
- Static Strength
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
Skills
- Installation
- Equipment Selection
- Speaking
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mechanical
- English Language
- Administration and Management
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Auto Glass TechnicianCertifying Organization
Auto Glass Safety Council
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Auto Glass MasterCertifying Organization
Auto Glass Safety Council
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $36,987 |
| Median (50%) | $46,211 |
| High (90%) | $56,477 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $46,668 |
| Mid Level | $48,983 |
| Senior Level | $49,902 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 21,700 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 22,100 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 2%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 2%
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