Apprenticeship & Training
Where Every Pane Leads to Gain
A Glazier is a craftsman or woman that cuts, fabricates and installs various materials associated with glass systems in commercial buildings and residences. With the scope of work being so extensive and broad, the glazier must know and be proficient in many areas and with many different products. This is why the apprenticeship program is so important.
The first step to a great career is to apply. We accept applications both online and in person from 8 to 3:30 Monday through Friday, at 5916 Wilson avenue. An apprentice after applying, will be tested and interviewed and if selected, will be given a probationary position in the union (6 months). The apprentice will then be informed of their home shop to start their 4 year apprenticeship.
The starting pay will be 50% of the current journeyman pay scale of wages and benefits. As a member of Glaziers Local 513, you will have to join the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades of which we are a charter Allied trade.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Reliable Transportation
- Pass a Drug Test
- No Fear of Working at Heights
- Self-Motivated & Team Oriented
We accept applications in person from 8a-3:30p at 5916 Wilson Avenue, St Louis MO, 63110 and from the online application.
Training Center
We currently do all of our training in our 4800 square foot training facility located at 5916 Wilson Ave. We train you in blueprint reading, welding, glass cutting, sealants, door hardware, curtainwall, storefront, hoisting and rigging, crane signaling and OHSA 30.
You will be proficient in all of these areas once you complete your apprenticeship. We have been training highly skilled, safety conscious glaziers since 1899.
- Field Hours Requirement: Complete 842.5 field hours every 6 months.
- Training Hours Requirement: Complete 72 training hours every 6 months.
- Advancement Criteria: Upon completing both the field and training hours within the 6-month period, you will advance to the next level.
- Compensation Increase: Advancement includes a 5% increase in pay rate.
Example: After the first year (50%) the apprentice will graduate to 55% pay and every 6 months thereafter go up in 5% increments.
