Virgil W Langford
St. Jacob,IL
Summary
Reliable and trustworthy Glazier equipped with an unfailing work ethic and positive attitude illustrated through 41 years of successful industry experience.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Glazier
Lyons Glass
Alton, IL
03.2014 - 11.2025
- Managed relationships with vendors, clients and coworkers to cultivate positive work environment while driving sales, quality and top-level service.
- Set glass doors into frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
- Prepared glass for cutting by applying oil to cutting lines and smoothed cut edges through polishing and grinding.
- Prevented light glare on glass by measuring, cutting, fitting and pressing anti-glare adhesive film to glass or spraying with tinting solution.
- Offered project management support by overseeing deadlines and promptly reporting potential obstacles.
- Operated crane to load and arrange glass and mirrors onto delivery trucks, employing suction cups to secure materials during transfer.
- Conferred with clients to determine project requirements and provide cost estimates, providing detailed updates throughout project execution.
- Fabricated and installed metal sashes and moldings for glass installation using aluminum or steel framing.
- Selected type and color of glass and material for moldings according to project specifications and structural requirements.
- Read and interpreted project blueprints and construction plans to inform accurate and complete installations.
- Identified glass types and measured spaces for reglazing and mirrors.
- Committed to creating and maintaining safe workplace through organization and proactive identification of hazards.
- Performed installation of skylights, mirrors, shower enclosures and other glass areas.
- Cut, fit, installed, repaired or replaced glass in commercial and residential buildings.
- Completed daily paperwork, including estimates, reports and client account files.
- Installed or repaired range of glass products and accessories.
- Installed screen rooms.
Glazier
Slayden Glass Inc.
Wood River, IL
07.1992 - 03.2014
- Managed relationships with vendors, clients and coworkers to cultivate positive work environment while driving sales, quality and top-level service.
- Set glass doors into frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
- Prepared glass for cutting by applying oil to cutting lines and smoothed cut edges through polishing and grinding.
- Prevented light glare on glass by measuring, cutting, fitting and pressing anti-glare adhesive film to glass or spraying with tinting solution.
- Measured and marked outlines and patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Conferred with clients to determine project requirements and provide cost estimates, providing detailed updates throughout project execution.
- Fastened glass panes into frames or sashes using clips, points or moldings and added weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
- Fabricated and installed metal sashes and moldings for glass installation using aluminum or steel framing.
- Selected type and color of glass and material for moldings according to project specifications and structural requirements.
- Read and interpreted project blueprints and construction plans to inform accurate and complete installations.
- Identified glass types and measured spaces for reglazing and mirrors.
- Committed to creating and maintaining safe workplace through organization and proactive identification of hazards.
- Performed installation of skylights, mirrors and other glass areas.
- Cut, fit, installed, repaired or replaced glass in commercial and residential buildings.
- Completed daily paperwork, including estimates, reports and client account files.
- Installed or repaired range of glass products and accessories.
- Transported supplies and team members between various worksites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belleville East High School
Belleville, IL05.1977
Skills
- Reliable and consistent
- Accurate and efficient measuring
- Milgard products knowledge
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Commercial glass installation
- Proficient in door and shower installations
- Attentive to detail
- Excellent work ethic
- Results-driven
Timeline
Glazier
Lyons Glass
03.2014 - 11.2025
Glazier
Slayden Glass Inc.
07.1992 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Belleville East High School