Windshield Technician

Benefits

• 3 or 4-day work week with top-tier pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick time
• Up to $1,500 tool allowance
• Health insurance, HSA, dental, and vision plans
• Accident, short-term disability, and life insurance options
• 401k retirement plan with up to a 5% company match
• Wellness program that pays you to be healthy
• Annual provision of bibs, steel-toed boots, coats, or shirts
• Continued education opportunities, including OEM training, HVAC certification, and college tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Remove dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas; apply primer along windshield or window edges and allow to dry
• Install replacement glass in vehicles after removing old glass and completing necessary preparations
• Allow glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, considering temperature and humidity
• Prime scratches on pinchwelds and allow primer to dry
• Obtain and inspect windshields or windows for defects prior to installation
• Check for and remove moisture or contamination in damaged areas, keeping areas dry until repairs are complete
• Apply urethane around the perimeter of pinchwelds and ensure uniform level and thickness
• Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts based on job requirements
• Remove broken or damaged glass from motor vehicles using hand tools
• Install, repair, or replace safety glass and related materials, such as back glass heating elements
• Install rubber channeling strips to weatherproof windows or prevent rattling
• Shape or smooth glass edges using automated abrasive belts
• Adjust glass temperature in extreme conditions
• Install new foam dams on pinchwelds if required

Requirements

• One to three years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong work history, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record
• Basic knowledge of the trucking/transportation industry preferred
• Strong organizational, mechanical, and customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain a flexible schedule, including some weekend work
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs, push 200 lbs, and pull 30 lbs
• Must pass a job-specific post-offer physical
• Steel-toed footwear and safety glasses required in the shop
• Reliable transportation to and from work

Working Environment

Primarily indoor shop environment with occasional outside work, weather permitting.