What is a glass cutter and how to become one

Key steps to become a glass cutter

1. Explore glass cutter education requirements

   Most common glass cutter degrees

   High School Diploma

   63.1 %

   Associate

   16.0 %

   Diploma

   10.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific glass cutter skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Tape Measure	35.96%
   CNC	16.40%
   Window Frames	14.35%
   Assembly Line	11.42%
   RAN	5.97%

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3. Complete relevant glass cutter training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New glass cutters learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a glass cutter based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real glass cutter resumes.

4. Research glass cutter duties and responsibilities

   • Operate machine to cut, thread and ream pipes.
   • Cut glass using a large CNC control glass cutting system and by hand whenever necessary.
   • Responsibilitiesverify correct size glass being run for order.
   • Gather materials need using pallet jack, or other equipment.

5. Apply for glass cutter jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a glass cutter job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams