Glazier

**Workplace**:
7 Frost Drive, Mayfield West, NSW 2304

**The Role**:
A glazier's role at Newcastle Glass Pty Ltd involves manufacturing high-quality glass products and preparing them for installation, aligning with the primary responsibilities outlined as follows:

- Shaping, smoothing, and polishing glass edges with belt sanders, smoothing wheels, and polishing machines to ensure safety and quality.
- Inspecting glass for defects, chips, and impurities and marking or discarding faulty pieces to maintain strict quality standards.
- Processing and treating glass through laminating, toughening, water jet cutting, painting, coating, etching, trimming, and other specialised techniques to achieve strength, safety, and design outcomes.
- Preparing glass panels and components for installation by ensuring all products meet required specifications, compliance standards, and customer requirements.
- Handling, moving, and storing glass safely within the factory and on-site to minimise breakage and workplace hazards.
- Fitting and installing glass into structures such as windows, doors, partitions, shower screens, balustrades, and façades using glazing systems, adhesives, and sealants.
- Repairing and replacing glass as required to maintain the integrity, safety, and appearance of structures.

**Skilled and experience requirements**:

- Minimum of two (2) years' experience working as a Glazier.
- Completion of an AQF Certificate III in Glass and Glazing, which typically involves at least two years of structured training, or an AQF Certificate IV in a related field or A minimum of three years of relevant work experience may substitute for formal qualifications where applicable.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a wide range of glazing tools and machinery for cutting, finishing, shaping, toughening, laminating, and treating glass.
- Strong attention to detail in measuring, marking, and preparing glass to ensure compliance with specifications and high-quality outcomes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of workplace health and safety practices, including safe handling, transport, and installation of glass products.
- Ability to identify defects, recommend appropriate treatments or replacements, and provide effective glazing solutions.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to liaise with supervisors, tradespeople, and clients to meet project requirements.
- Good English communication skills: bilingual ability is an advantage.

**Reporting channel**:

- Report to the Manager

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: $77,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person