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name: glass-polisher
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'glass polisher' (also: glass finisher, glass edge grinder, plate glass polisher, glass production polisher, glass grinder). Use when the user asks for typical glass polisher work such as: Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.; Install replacement glass in vehicles.; Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry."
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# Glass Polisher

Glass polishers finish plate glass to make a variety of glass products. They polish the edges of the glass using grinding and polishing wheels, and spray solutions on glass or operate vacuum coating machines to provide a mirrored surface.

## Core workflow

1. Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
2. Install replacement glass in vehicles.
3. Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.
4. Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.
5. Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.
6. Check for and remove moisture or contamination in damaged areas and keep areas dry until repairs are complete.
7. 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.
8. Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- adjust glass sheets
- ensure equipment availability
- inspect glass sheet
- keep records of work progress
- measure materials
- operate grinding hand tools
- remove defective products
- remove processed workpiece
- report defective manufacturing materials
- smooth glass edges
- smooth glass surface
- use abrasive wheel
- use personal protection equipment
- use power tools

## Hot technologies

- Workday software
- Microsoft Windows

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/447cfc9c-c0bf-4553-8f47-91f7ce5e51bc), O*NET 30.3 (49-3022.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*