JOSEPH CASTRO
Thornton
Summary
Self-driven and safety-focused professional with 15+ years of experience in commercial construction, glass installation, fabrication, and jobsite leadership. Proven ability to coordinate crews, interpret blueprints, manage materials, and deliver high-quality work on schedule. Open to opportunities across construction, field operations, logistics, manufacturing, and skilled trades.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Glazier
J.R. Butler
Denver, CO
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Supported layout and installation coordination, including rigging and moving heavy materials using tower cranes.
- Verified panel alignment and ensured installation met elevation and grid specifications.
- Maintained safe jobsite practices and collaborated with team members to meet deadlines.
Journeyman Glazier / Project Foreman
Metropolitan Glass
Denver, CO
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Promoted to foreman role overseeing commercial glazing and door system installations.
- Coordinated daily workflow, materials, and safety compliance for crews on active job sites.
Project Foreman
Ken Caryl Glass
Denver, CO
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Supervised installation of curtain wall systems, storefronts, commercial doors, and hardware.
- Managed crew productivity, scheduling, and quality control across multiple projects.
Journeyman Glazier
A-1 Glass
Denver, CO
01.2009 - 04.2012
- Performed field installation of curtain walls, storefronts, and architectural glass systems.
- Assisted with panel production using CNC routing equipment and shop fabrication processes.
Journeyman Glazier
Metropolitan Glass
Denver, CO
05.2008 - 08.2009
- Installed architectural mirrors, glazing systems, doors, frames, and hardware in commercial environments.
- Fabricated custom metal systems per project drawings and specifications.
Field Glazier
Gump Glass (Harmon Inc)
Denver, CO
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Installed unitized panel systems, mirrors, glass, and commercial door hardware.
- Fabricated metal systems in shop environments with attention to precision and safety.
Shop Fabricator / Field Glazier
Cutting Edge Glass
Denver, CO
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Fabricated and installed curtain walls, storefronts, mirrors, doors, and hardware.
- Troubleshot glazing challenges and repaired damaged installations efficiently.
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Delivered materials safely and efficiently; transitioned into field work and fabrication support.
- Learned foundational glazing systems and construction workflow.
Education
Apprenticeship - Apprenticeship & Continuing Education
Glaziers Local 930
12-2025
Architectural Welding -
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
01.2010
High School Diploma -
Wheat Ridge High School
01.2001
Skills
- Field Operations & Jobsite Coordination
- Team Leadership & Crew Supervision
- Commercial Glass & Door Systems Installation
- Metal Fabrication & Assembly
- Blueprint / Shop Drawing Interpretation
- Rigging, Material Handling, and Safety Compliance
Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety
- Forklift Certification (All Terrain)
- Rigging Training (Mobile Cranes, Boom Trucks, Tower Cranes)
- CPR / First Aid
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Field Glazier
J.R. Butler
01.2025 - 01.2026
Journeyman Glazier / Project Foreman
Metropolitan Glass
01.2017 - 01.2019
Project Foreman
Ken Caryl Glass
01.2012 - 01.2015
Journeyman Glazier
A-1 Glass
01.2009 - 04.2012
Journeyman Glazier
Metropolitan Glass
05.2008 - 08.2009
Field Glazier
Gump Glass (Harmon Inc)
01.2006 - 01.2008
Shop Fabricator / Field Glazier
Cutting Edge Glass
01.2005 - 01.2006
01.2002 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Wheat Ridge High School
Apprenticeship - Apprenticeship & Continuing Education
Glaziers Local 930
Architectural Welding -
Emily Griffith Opportunity School