Glazier apprentice vs journeyman glazier

Differences between glazier apprentice and journeyman glazier duties and responsibilities

Glazier apprentice example responsibilities.

• install clips and ensure proper alignment and sealant so glazing panels can be hang at night.
• Construct and deconstruct scaffolding, oil and latex base painting, dry wall repairs, caulking, and wood staining.
• Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Provide training regarding standard methods, practices, principles, tools and equipment used in construction work.

Journeyman glazier example responsibilities.

• Serve as the hoisting specialist for critical glass lifts in order to achieve proper install while mitigating any risk for loss.
• Install aluminum panels, structural handrails, unitize panels, master putty work, and finish caulking.
• Operate machinery such as cranes, hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.
• Use of weather sealants (Dow 795) for implementation of caulking methods in order to ensure a leak proof environment.
• Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
• Work on hospital remodeling: demo, framing and trim.
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