A Career as an Auto Glass Technician

An Auto Glass Technician replaces or repairsrepair the motors that raise and lower windows.
automobile glass. It is estimated that nearly 10 millionMany windows and windshields are precut and ready
windshields are replaced every year. A pebble canfor installation. This glass does not require preparation
cause a crack in a windshield, and it only takes a dayby the technician before installation. All the technicians
of freezing temperatures to make the crack grow.need to do is select the proper size glass for the
Driving with a cracked windshield can be quitevehicle.
dangerous. It's easy for the glass to shatter in a crash.When the glass is ready, technicians transfer it to the
Therefore, most experts recommend fixing orvehicle. They frequently use suction cups to lightly
replacing your cracked windshield as soon as possible.place the glass in position. They then secure the glass
This is the specialization of the Auto Glass Technician.using special tape, sealants, adhesives, bolts, rubber
Auto Glass Technicians repair damaged windshieldsgaskets, metal clips, or molding. They reassemble door
and windows in motor vehicles. Before a technicianpanels and other trim pieces to finish the work.
decides what is needed they inspect the cracks andIn some cases auto glass technicians repair glass
chips in the glass and determine whether it can berather than install new glass. Using hand tools,
repaired. If they decide to replace the window,technicians force a liquid resin into the crack. Then they
technicians eradicate the old glass. They use handshine ultraviolet light on the resin to harden it.
tools to take apart door panels and window framesAuto glass technicians may work in shops or travel to
so they can access the glass. Once the glass iscustomers' locations. They use computers to keep
removed, technicians clean or replace window framesrecords, send bills, and estimate repair costs.
to prepare the vehicle for new glass. They may also