Lead Glazier

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Located in Fairfield, CA

Salary: $40- $45 DOE

Lead Glazier / Glazing Foreman

Position Summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Lead Glazier / Glazing Foreman to oversee commercial and residential glazing projects. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for leading installation crews, ensuring quality workmanship, maintaining safety standards, and keeping projects on schedule. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with excellent communication skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to mentor and develop team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise glazing crews on commercial and residential projects.
• Install storefront systems, curtain walls, doors, windows, mirrors, glass railings, and other glazing systems.
• Plan daily work activities and assign tasks to crew members.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to specifications.
• Conduct daily safety talks and participate in regular safety meetings.
• Train, coach, and mentor new and existing employees on proper installation techniques, safety procedures, and company standards.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure workmanship meets customer expectations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and customers to ensure successful project completion.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles.
• Enforce company policies, OSHA regulations, and job site safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot installation challenges and resolve issues in the field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial and/or residential glazing experience.
• Previous Foreman, Lead Glazier, or Crew Lead experience required.
• Strong knowledge of storefront systems, curtain walls, insulated glass, doors, windows, and glazing installation methods.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and hold crew members accountable.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to lift 75+ pounds and work at heights, on ladders, and in varying weather conditions.

Preferred Personality & Leadership Traits

• Positive, professional attitude
• Leads by example
• Strong work ethic and high level of accountability
• Dependable and reliable
• Excellent communicator
• Calm under pressure
• Team-oriented with a coaching mindset
• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Takes initiative and ownership
• Customer-focused with attention to detail

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

If you're an experienced glazier with proven leadership skills who enjoys developing others, maintaining high safety standards, and delivering quality work, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay $40-$45/hour

M-F 8am – 5pm

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