Description
Cut and trim flat glass by hand and with hand-held or table-mounted tools to meet specifications for windows, doors, mirrors, and architectural products; mark layouts, score and break, create cutouts and finished edges, inspect and label pieces, and handle glass safely.
- • Trim and remove slivers; grind, bevel, or polish edges to required finishes.
- • Inspect glass sheets; mark or discard pieces with scratches, chips, bubbles, stress cracks, or other defects.
- • Read work orders and drawings to determine glass type, thickness, dimensions, quantities, and edge finishes.
- • Measure and mark cutting lines, points, and patterns using squares, straightedges, templates, and grease pencils.
- • Stage and align stock sheets on cutting tables or machines.
- • Score glass accurately using hand-held glass cutters and cutting oil.
- • Snap or break along scores with running pliers or breaking bars to size pieces.
- • Operate table-mounted or bridge glass cutters to cut panes to specified sizes.
- • Adjust fences, guides, and stops to control dimensions and repeatability.
- • Create notches, cutouts, and holes using drills, routers, and edge grinders per specifications.
- • Separate, sort, and label cut pieces by job, size, thickness, color, or coating.
- • Mark identification numbers, sizes, lot codes, and tags on pieces.
- • Clean glass to remove cutting oil, residue, and dust before packing or further processing.
- • Stack and secure cut pieces on A-frames or racks; load to carts or conveyors.
- • Count and bundle items; record quantities and update cut lists.
- • Replace and oil cutting wheels; change drill bits and sanding belts; dress abrasives as needed.
- • Maintain cutting tables, tools, and safety guards; keep work area clean and free of scrap.
- • Transport stock and finished glass to work or storage areas using carts, dollies, and vacuum lifters.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
