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
$49K
Lower
$56K to $73K
Most common
$84K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
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
- paint surfaces or equipment
- replace vehicle glass
- determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs
- inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems
- clean workpieces or finished products
- reassemble equipment after repair
- remove parts or components from vehicles
- repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components
- prepare materials for processing
- adjust vehicle components according to specifications
You usually learn on the job to become an auto glass technician and an apprenticeship may be useful.
You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Reglazing (Level 4)
- 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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