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O*NET-SOC 49-3022.00

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.Core20645
  2. Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.Core8318
  3. Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.Core8320
  4. Apply a bead of urethane around the perimeter of each pinchweld and dress the remaining urethane on the pinchwelds so that it is of uniform level and thickness.Core8324
  5. Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.Core8325
  6. Install replacement glass in vehicles.Core20646
  7. Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.Core8322
  8. Check for and remove moisture or contamination in damaged areas and keep areas dry until repairs are complete.Core8323
  9. Replace all moldings, clips, windshield wipers, or other parts that were removed prior to glass replacement or repair.Core8327
  10. Remove broken or damaged glass windshields or window glass from motor vehicles, using hand tools to remove screws from frames holding glass.Core8326
  11. Remove moldings, clips, windshield wipers, screws, bolts, and inside A-pillar moldings and lower headliners in preparation for installation or repair work.Core8328
  12. Install, repair, or replace safety glass and related materials, such as back glass heating elements, on vehicles or equipment.Core8329
  13. Cool or warm glass in the event of temperature extremes.Core8335
  14. Replace or adjust motorized or manual window-raising mechanisms.Core8333
  15. Install new foam dams on pinchwelds, if required.Core8334
  16. Hold cut or uneven edges of glass against automated abrasive belts to shape or smooth edges.Supplemental8331
  17. Cut flat safety glass according to specified patterns or perform precision pattern making and glass cutting to custom fit replacement windows.Supplemental8332
  18. Install rubber channeling strips around edges of glass or frames to weatherproof windows or to prevent rattling.Core8330

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 4 examples in 4 categories, 2 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Project management software

  • Estimating software

Operating system software

  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • Recordkeeping software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Workday softwareHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Performing General Physical Activities

  • Clean workpieces or finished products.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Handling and Moving Objects

  • Paint surfaces or equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Reassemble equipment after repair.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare materials for processing.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Remove parts or components from vehicles.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

  • Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Replace vehicle glass.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 13
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.