Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

Core tasks

1. 01Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
2. 02Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.
3. 03Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.
4. 04Apply 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.
5. 05Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.
6. 06Install replacement glass in vehicles.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks3.17
• Degree of automation1.07
• Time sitting2.18
• Originality (ability)2.00
• Conflict situations2.47
• Hands-on objects/tools4.10
• Outdoors / weather4.75
• Disease exposure1.03
• Decision freedom3.43

Top abilities

• Near Vision3.50
• Static Strength3.12
• Multilimb Coordination3.12
• Manual Dexterity3.12
• Visualization3.00
• Speech Recognition3.00
• Problem Sensitivity3.00
• Oral Expression3.00

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension2.50
• Active Listening2.88
• Writing2.38
• Speaking3.00
• Mathematics2.00
• Science1.50
• Critical Thinking2.88
• Active Learning2.62
• Learning Strategies2.38
• Monitoring2.88