O*NET-SOC 49-3022.00

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Installation2.B.3.d3.1207/2014
Equipment Selection2.B.3.c3.007/2014
Speaking2.A.1.d3.007/2014
Active Listening2.A.1.b2.8807/2014
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a2.8807/2014
Monitoring2.A.2.d2.8807/2014

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.507/2014
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.1207/2014
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.1207/2014
Static Strength1.A.3.a.13.1207/2014
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.007/2014
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.007/2014

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.Core4807/2014
Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.Core4807/2014
Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.Core5007/2014
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.Core4907/2014
Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.Core4807/2014

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.7411/2023
Investigative2.2111/2023
Enterprising1.411/2023
Social1.2511/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.