Glass Operations Assistant

Allied Glass, Inc. | Knoxville, Tennessee

Entry-Level | No Experience Required | Career Advancement Opportunities

Start Here. Learn a Trade. Build Your Future.

Allied Glass, Inc. is looking for a motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented individual interested in building a career in the commercial glass and aluminum industry.

As a Glass Operations Assistant, you'll help maintain an organized and efficient shop, prepare materials, assist experienced glaziers, and begin learning how commercial glass and aluminum framing systems are fabricated and installed.

This is a hands-on opportunity to develop valuable skills in glass installation, aluminum fabrication, commercial storefronts, entrance systems, and architectural glazing.

No previous experience is necessary. We value a positive attitude, strong work ethic, initiative, and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Shop Organization & Material Preparation

• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized shop.
• Organize glass, aluminum extrusions, framing components, hardware, tools, and supplies.
• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming materials.
• Stage glass, aluminum framing, and hardware for upcoming projects.
• Assist with inventory management and material preparation.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and company vehicles clean and organized.

Glass & Aluminum Fabrication

• Assist with measuring, cutting, drilling, and assembling aluminum framing components under supervision.
• Learn to identify aluminum storefront, entrance, and framing systems.
• Help prepare aluminum materials for fabrication and installation.
• Assist with glass handling, preparation, and glazing procedures.
• Learn proper use and maintenance of fabrication tools and equipment.
• Develop an understanding of fabrication drawings, measurements, and material lists.

Field Installation Support

• Assist experienced glaziers with commercial glass and aluminum storefront installations.
• Help load, transport, unload, and stage materials safely.
• Assist with installing aluminum frames, commercial entrances, glass panels, and related hardware under supervision.
• Maintain clean and safe jobsites.
• Learn proper installation techniques, fastening methods, and sealing procedures.

Qualifications

No prior glass, aluminum, or construction experience required.

We're looking for someone who is dependable, organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, comfortable working with their hands, and interested in developing a long-term career in the skilled trades.

Career Advancement

Glass Operations Assistant → Glazier Apprentice → Junior Glazier → Journeyman Glazier → Senior Glazier → Lead Glazier → Master Glazier

Advancement is based on demonstrated skills, work ethic, reliability, and the ability to take on additional responsibilities.

Why Allied Glass?

At Allied Glass, you won't simply be filling an entry-level position. You'll be learning a specialized trade involving commercial glass, aluminum framing, storefront systems, and architectural entrances.

We'll teach you the trade. You bring the drive to succeed.

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person