Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers in Battle Creek, Michigan
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers on average make:
$54,080 ($26.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
9
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.
The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.
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Other Job Titles
Auto Glass Repair Specialist (Automotive Glass Repair Specialist), Auto Services Glass Installer (Automotive Services Glass Installer), Auto Technician, Automobile Installer, Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer), Automotive Glass Mechanic (Auto Glass Mechanic), Automotive Glass Specialist (Auto Glass Specialist), Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician), Automotive Glazier (Auto Glazier), Automotive Technician
Tools Used
Air compressors, Air knives, Awls, Buffing wheels, Caulking guns, Cold chisels, Cold knives, Cordless drills, Cut-out knives, Deburring tools
Tasks
- 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.
- Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.
- Check for and remove moisture or contamination in damaged areas and keep areas dry until repairs are complete.
- 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.
Personality
Attention to Detail, Dependability, Integrity, Independence, Self-Control, Initiative, Cooperation, Adaptability/Flexibility, Stress Tolerance, Leadership
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