Professional Resume Template for
Glazier
David R. Miller
Atlanta, GA
(404) 555-0139
david.miller@email.com
linkedin.com/in/david-miller-glazier
Professional Summary
Methodical Glazier with 5 years of experience installing architectural glass and metal systems across commercial and residential developments. Skilled in executing precise layouts, cutting heavy glass panels, and installing complex storefronts and curtain walls. Successfully completed a $1.2M commercial glazing contract 10 days ahead of schedule, with zero workplace safety incidents. Proficient in using suction lifters, laser levels, gasket rollers, and structural silicone sealants to deliver weatherproof installations.
Work Experience
Senior Glazier — Pinnacle Glass Contractors
Atlanta, GA | July 2023 – Present
- Managed the layout and installation of 450+ heavy glass storefront panels for a retail plaza development, achieving 100% alignment using high-precision laser levels.
- Led a crew of 4 glaziers to install structural curtain walls across a 6-story commercial office building, completing the project 12 days ahead of schedule.
- Applied structural silicone sealants to 1,200 linear feet of window perimeter joints, reducing thermal draft complaints by 28% based on building inspections.
- Enforced OSHA 30 safety compliance and scaffold inspections daily, resulting in zero recordable safety incidents over 120,000 active site work hours.
Glazier — Apex Glass & Mirror
Savannah, GA | June 2021 – June 2023
- Fabricated and cut 1,500+ customized laminated glass sheets using carbide-tipped cutting wheels, maintaining a material waste rate below 2% over 2 years.
- Positioned 350 heavy-duty double-pane insulated glass units (IGUs) into pre-assembled aluminum frames, using dual-cup suction lifters for secure handling.
- Restructured the workshop tool and hardware storage system, reducing daily equipment retrieval times by 15 minutes per glazier for a team of 8 technicians.
- Installed 80+ custom glass shower enclosures and mirrors in high-end residences, ensuring precise fit and meeting 100% of client design specifications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Building Construction Technology
Georgia Piedmont Technical College · Clarkston, GA · 2021
Skills
Glass cutting, Curtain wall installation, Storefront installation, Structural silicone application, Blueprint reading, OSHA 30 safety standards, Scaffold safety, Laser measurement, Gasket rolling, Suction lifter operation, Window frame assembly, Insulated glass units (IGUs), Laminated safety glass, Glazing shovels, Setting blocks
Projects
High-Rise Commercial Curtain Wall Installation
Role: Lead Glazier
Tools: AGMT standards, Spider cranes, Vacuum glass lifters, Laser levels, Structural sealants
Installed 350+ heavy double-pane insulated glass units over a 14-story commercial building, completing the installation 10 days ahead of schedule and with zero breakage incidents.
Historic Storefront Glass Restoration
Role: Glazing Specialist
Tools: Laser measures, Custom wood/aluminum frames, Low-E glass units, Specialty sealants
Measured, cut, and fitted 120 custom-laminated glass panels for a retail storefront restoration project, reducing thermal draft complaints by 28% and ensuring historical architectural compliance.
Certifications
- Architectural Glass and Metal Technician (AGMT) Certification (2023)
- NGA Certified Glazing Technician (CGT) (2022)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (2021)
- Scaffold Safety and Fall Protection Certification (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Rebuilding Together volunteer, repairing local community center windows (2022–Present)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
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Job Market Insights
$42,000
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$76,000
Avg:
$59,000
Growth Outlook:
Employment of glaziers in the United States is projected to grow 3 percent from 2024 to 2034, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations. The demand is primarily driven by new commercial building construction and the growing need to replace aging window systems with modern, energy-efficient glass. Artificial intelligence and automation have minimal impact on this hands-on, high-precision trade, though advanced laser measuring tools are improving installation speed. Approximately 5,100 job openings are expected annually to replace transitioning workers.
3% growth over 10 years
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