Sash Worker

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Industry & Occupation

Architecture, Civil Engineering & Facilities

Classification

Summary

Specialized interior worker who installs and adjusts aluminum or steel sashes used for building window frames and door frames on site, ensuring airtightness and thermal insulation.

Description

Sash workers are specialists who install metal window frames and door frames called aluminum sashes or steel sashes at construction sites. They mark out the sash components delivered to the site according to drawings and building opening dimensions, cut and process them, and install them while confirming horizontality and verticality. They fill gaps with sealing material to enhance airtightness and prevent rainwater intrusion. Tools used include drills, impact drivers, profile cutters, and levels. The work involves high-altitude operations and transporting heavy materials. Construction accuracy, on-site adjustment skills, safety and hygiene, and teamwork are required.

Future Outlook

Stable job openings are expected due to the普及 of energy-saving and high-insulation sashes and increasing renovation demand.

Personality Traits

Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Physically Strong

Work Style

Direct to/from Site Possible / Dispatched Contract / On-site Work / Team Construction

Career Path

Apprentice (Assistant) → Craftsman (Sash Worker) → Site Leader → Interior Construction Management → Independent Operation

Required Skills

Horizontal and Vertical Adjustment / Measurement and Marking Skills / Power Tool Operation / Sash Assembly and Installation Skills / Sealing Work

Recommended Skills

CAD Drawing Reading / Glass Installation Knowledge / High-Place Work Vehicle Operation / Safety and Health Knowledge

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because dimensional errors are not allowed.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because physical strength is required for transporting heavy materials and high-altitude work.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because it handles standardized products and does not require much original creativity.

Aliases

  • Sash Construction Worker
  • Sash Installation Worker

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