Using specialized tools such as glass cutters, suction cups, glazing knives, caulking guns, and levels, glaziers perform essential tasks like:
Glaziers are an integral part of IUPAT (International Union of Painters and Allied Trades) Local 1075, a union that represents a diverse group of skilled tradespeople. While Local 1075 is well known for its painters, it also encompasses glaziers who specialize in the installation, repair, and maintenance of glass systems in buildings.
Together, these crafts share a commitment to precision, quality, and safety on every project. As members of Local 1075, glaziers receive top-tier training and support, ensuring they have the skills and expertise to deliver exceptional glasswork that meets the demands of modern construction. By uniting under IUPAT Local 1075, glaziers stand strong alongside fellow tradespeople to build better, safer, and more beautiful communities across Iowa.
IBEW Local 347
IBEW Local 347
IBEW Local 347
IBEW Local 347
IBEW Local 347
Glaziers participate in an apprenticeship training program before becoming a Journeyworker. The term of apprenticeship is four years of classroom training for a minimum of 144 hours a year, one day a week, in addition they work 8,000 hours of on-the-job training.
The classroom instruction consists of basic mathematics, tools and equipment, transit and leveling instruments, glass cutting, job layout, architectural metal panel systems, installation of aluminum doors and windows, sealants and substrate preparation, blue print reading as well as many different safety related subjects.
Applications are accepted Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the union hall in Des Moines Iowa.
A Glazier is a construction professional who works at fabrication and installation of glass, architectural metal panel systems, aluminum curtain walls, storefronts, as well as repair and replacement of existing structures.
An apprentices starting wage package starts at 60% of Journeyworker wages, with incremental increases throughout the apprenticeship. An apprentice receives benefits such as health insurance, vacation fund, annuity, and a pension.