- Company: Safelite
- Location: Sherwood, Oregon
- Salary: $46,000–$54,000/yr
Safelite at a glance
belron.com- Founded 1897
SEC filings mentioning "Safelite": 156 — search EDGAR
Safelite Group is a U.S. auto glass repair and replacement company (also wholesale glass and insurance claims work), based in Columbus, Ohio, and linked to belron.com. DATA notes founding in 1897 and a past multi-state settlement over alleged insurance fraud.
2,086 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Safelite — Sherwood, Oregon
Role Overview
We are currently seeking a dedicated Auto Glass Installation Technician Trainee to join our team at Safelite. In this hands-on role based in the Transportation & Warehousing industry, you will learn professional vehicle glass repair, replacement, and calibration support under the guidance of experienced technicians.
What You'll Do
- Assist experienced technicians with safely removing and installing windshields and other auto glass components.
- Prepare vehicles for glass installation by ensuring they are clean and ready for work.
- Support advanced driver-assistance systems during the repair process.
- Learn best practices in vehicle safety and glass handling techniques.
What You Bring
- A desire to learn and grow in a professional environment.
- Basic mechanical skills or willingness to develop them quickly.
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Strong attention to detail and hand-eye coordination.
Working at Safelite
At Safelite, we prioritize the safety of our customers and team members. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where continuous learning is encouraged. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond just repairs; it includes ensuring every customer leaves with confidence in their vehicle’s safety.
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What people say about Safelite
No employee-review or star-rating sources are in DATA. Recent coverage is legal/news-focused: privacy-suit reporting, EEOC technician-hiring discrimination suits, and related Columbus Dispatch coverage—not workplace culture scores.
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Recent news
- Safelite sued for alleged privacy violations, calls plaintiffs’ settlement demand unrealistic - repairerdrivennews.com
- EEOC Again Sues Safelite for Sex Discrimination in Technician Hiring - CollisionWeek
- Woman Gets Her Windshield Changed At Safelite. Then She Tries To Use Her Rearview Mirror: 'It's A Newer Car' - Motor1.com
- Columbus-based Safelite denied woman job based on her sex, lawsuit alleges - The Columbus Dispatch
- EEOC Says Safelite Rejected Women For Technician Jobs - Law360
Aggregated from public discussions and news; opinions are the authors’ own.
Working in Sherwood, Oregon
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Role is on-site in Sherwood, Oregon, Oregon. Oregon sits in the Pacific Northwest; the Columbia River forms much of the northern border with Washington.
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is a part of the Western United States, with the Columbia River delineating much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The 42° north parallel delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. The western boundary is formed by the P
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 197,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Oregon: 3.4% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Oregon: $16.80/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Oregon: $62,241 — via FRED
Home prices in Oregon (year over year): +2.0% — via FRED
Median household income in Washington County: $104,434 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Washington County: 24 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Washington County: Drove Alone (61%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Washington County: 96% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Typical climate: average high 65°F / low 45°F year-round (summers around 81°F, winters around 36°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,677/mo · $1,922/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 61m (200 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Trainee title implies learning the full install workflow under technicians before working more independently. DATA gives no formal ladder, promotion timeline, or pay bands.
Build the skills for this role
- Safe glass handling and vehicle prep
- Adhesives, tools, and quality checks
- Customer and claim documentation basics
- Why auto glass / mobile service work
- Physical readiness and safety habits
- Learning under supervision and dealing with imperfect vehicles
Best fit if you want paid training in field auto-glass work with Safelite in the Sherwood area and can handle outdoor/shop physical tasks. Thin DATA on pay, benefits, and local shop culture.
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Listing facts
- Role Auto Glass Installation Technician Trainee
- Employer Safelite
- Location Sherwood, Oregon
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $46,000–$54,000/yr
- Posted July 31, 2026
- Apply by August 31, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (231 words)
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- Hacker News — Shipping 100 hardware units in under eight weeks
- Hacker News — Tesla changes meaning of 'Full Self-Driving', gives up on promise of autonomy
- Hacker News — My quest to make motorcycle riding that tad bit safer
- Hacker News — Redis is open source again
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