CAREERS
At Nittany Building Specialties, we are always looking out for talent to join our growing team.
Glazier
Nittany Building Specialties has steadily grown into one of the leading glazing contractors in our marketplace. We offer a trained management team with more than 100 years combined experience who fully understand that in order to keep our customers coming back, we must give them a reason to do so. Simply put, we are committed to excellence and proud to be Women Owned.
Purpose of Position: Install curtain wall, storefront, entranceways, architectural metal panels.
Essential Duties:
- Installation of Curtain wall, Storefront, Entranceways and Architectural metal wall panel systems.
- Read, understand, and execute details and installation instructions for specific manufacturers' systems.
- Able to use the following types of equipment and at different levels of elevations (but not limited to):
- Scissor lifts
- Boom lifts
- Scaffold
- Swing stage
- Read and interpret blueprints, or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging, or scaffolding materials required.
- Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
- Fabricate, and/or install metal sashes, and/or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.
- Measure mirror and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures.
- Fasten glass panes into wood sashes, or frames with clips, points, or moldings, adding weather seals, or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
- Secure mirrors in position.
- Cut, fit, repair, or replace glass, or glass substitutes, in building interiors, or exteriors, or in furniture, or other products.
- Cut and remove broken glass.
- Work with cranes, or hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Ability to understand and follow OSHA regulations.
- Must have knowledge of tools and equipment and their safe use.
Language Skills
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret shop drawings, architectural blueprints, and installation instructions.
- Ability to understand basic principles of many various curtain wall, storefront, and panel systems.
- Ability to understand and follow basic instructions.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to calculate heights, modules, and running lengths.
- Ability to read and use a tape measure and do advance layout.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Physical Demands
- Ability to push, pull and lift 100lbs
- Ability to kneel, crouch and stoop
- Ability to reach above and below shoulders
- Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, twist and pull
- Ability to climb a ladder and work above ground
- Ability to endure uncomfortable weather conditions year round
