Maxine Corry
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PERSONAL SUMMARY
A competent and confident Glazier who can carry out all aspects of glazing work both independently and as part of a team. Maxine has experience of measuring, installing and repairing glass in houses, hotels, shops and offices.
She has detailed knowledge of the glass manufacturing and cutting processes, as well as the physical stamina and manual dexterity needed to lift and move sheets of glass. Has experience of co-ordinating specialist cranes and operating tools and equipment that require repetitive hand movement and fine careful coordination.
In her current role she works throughout the UK installing glass floors and rooflights which occasionally require overnight stays away from home during the week. As part of her duties, she works on frameless shower enclosures, balustrades, rooflights, splash backs, partitions, mirrors etc. At work she chooses the glass types, thickness and fastening materials needed to hold glass in place and make sure sealants are watertight. With colleagues she has a reputation for completing jobs within the required timescale.
Through her career she has learnt how to safely work at heights, climb ladders and scaffolding and handle delicate materials.
On a personal level she has good eye-hand coordination, is able to lift heavy objects, and possesses excellent communication skills. Is physically fit and able to ability to stand, sit, kneel and squat for prolonged periods.
Right now, he would like to join a company that has lots of opportunities for career progression and development.
CAREER HISTORY
GLAZIER – Start Date – Present
Employers name – Location
Responsible for cutting glass according to the dimensions of windows or doors and installing them.
Duties;
- Fitting single, double glazed, laminated safety and fire rated glass.
- Collaborating with team members to achieve project goals.
- Providing a quality cladding and glazing maintenance services to building owners.
- Supporting the work of junior glaziers and training and mentoring apprentices.
- Carrying out the fitting of glass, windows, and doors.
- Interpreting blueprints to determine the precise shape, size, colour and thickness of glass needed for installing.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work area, including proper storage of tools and materials.
- Working as part of a team on reactive and planned glazing jobs.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints to determine the most appropriate size, shape, colour and thickness of glass to be used.
- Making safe damaged units and panes of glass.
- Consulting with the customers to find out what sort of glass they want.
- Keeping accurate administrative records of all work undertaken, including maintenance and repairs work.
- Using a crane with suction cups to lift glass into place.
- Selecting the right size, colour and thickness of glass for jobs.
- Installing pre-assembled metal or wood frameworks for windows before installing the glass.
- Referring to blueprints when cutting glass to specifications.
- Holding up heavy pieces of glass until it has been fully installed.
- Attending team meeting, performance reviews, training etc as required.
- Removing putty, broken glass, and plastic.
- Measuring and marking lines or patterns on glass before cutting.
- Cleaning up the job workplace area once glass has been installed and the client is happy with the finished result.
- Installing sashes and mouldings and then securing them with a variety of fasteners.
- Completing jobs in the air using ladders and scaffolding to complete work.
- Erecting scaffolds, ladders, and extension ladders.
JOB TITLE – Start Date – End Date
Employers name – Location
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Professional
- Knowledge of building codes related to use of glass materials.
- Clean driving licence and able to work away from home during the week.
- Able to work in adverse outdoor weather conditions.
- Can operate in a 24 hour operation that has large volumes of work.
- Have a full clean driving licence and be able to commute.
- Knowledge of the building and construction industries.
- Basic knowledge of maths and able to do calculate measurements.
Personal
- Honest, reliable, organized and able to manage jobs independently.
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Having a professional appearance at all times along with a polite manner.
- Possess a good level of balance to avoid falls and injuries.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Structural glazing
Mirror Fitting
Shower Screens
Glass Balustrades
Window fitting
Secondary Glazing
Locksmithing
Assessing risks
Removing glasses
Selecting materials
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
University name – Degree details Study Dates
College name – Qualifications Study Dates
School name – Subjects / Grades Study Dates
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