Auto glass technician, Kaihangarau kōata waka
Also known as
- Automotive glazier, windscreen technician, auto glass repairer, autoglazier, windscreen fitter
Auto glass technicians replace or repair broken windscreens and windows in cars and other vehicles.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$58K to $76K
Most common
$87K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Auto glass technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours and weekends, or be on call
- usually work in workshops and may travel locally for on-site repairs
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- follow repair instructions and job details
- inspect vehicle frames for glass damage
- remove broken glass from vehicles
- repair window seals and fittings
- adjust windows to fit
- prepare surface before installing glass
- clean vehicle glass and surfaces
- put vehicle parts back after repairs
- choose tools and materials for jobs
- talk to customers about their vehicle
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Reglazing (Level 3)
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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