Albco

About Us E. K. Silversmith is a premier glass contracting company specializing in high-end architectural and custom glass solutions. We pride ourselves on precision, craftsmanship, and delivering excellence to both residential and commercial clients. Overview The Glass Fabricator is responsible for measuring, cutting, edging, polishing, drilling, and preparing glass for installation. This role requires a strong attention to detail, comfort working with machinery, and a solid understanding of glass types, thicknesses, and edge profiles. This is a hands-on, shop-based position supporting both custom and production fabrication projects. Responsibilities • Read and interpret fabrication orders, blueprints, or CAD drawings, • Measure and cut glass accurately using table saws, CNC machines, or manual tools, • Perform edgework (flat polish, bevel, miter, etc.) using glass polishing equipment, • Drill holes and cut notches in glass as needed for hardware or custom applications, • Inspect raw glass and finished products for defects, dimensions, and quality, • Operate CNC, polishing machines (depending on equipment in shop), • Safely handle and move glass sheets using suction cups, racks, and forklifts when needed, • Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all shop safety procedures, • Coordinate with project managers and installers to ensure correct specs and delivery timing, • Help load and package glass for delivery or pickup, • Report damaged material or machinery issues immediately to supervisor Qualifications • 2+ year experience in glass fabrication or a related trade (metal, stone, etc.), • Familiarity with glass fabrication tools and equipment, • Ability to lift heavy glass safely and regularly (50+ lbs), • Strong math and measuring skills, • Ability to follow instructions and technical drawings accurately, • Comfortable with physical labor and standing for long period. Preferred: • Experience with CNC or automated machinery, • OSHA 10 or 30 certification, • Forklift experience or certification Work Environment • Shop-based role with frequent exposure to glass dust, noise, and power tools, • Must wear PPE at all times (gloves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots), • Fast-paced production setting with occasional deadlines Join our team as a Fabricator where your skills will contribute to the success of our projects while working in a supportive environment that values craftsmanship and teamwork.