A Day in the Life of an…
Insulator
WHAT THEY DO
The work of an insulator covers industrial, commercial, transportation and cryogenics. Industrial applies to all types of industries such as chemical process and petrochemical. The commercial field includes buildings, building services and refrigerated spaces. Transportation includes the insulation of trucks, trailers, railroad cars and ships. Cryogenics is the field of low temperature service, such as required by the liquefied gases. The insulators today work with many types of materials, such as fiberglass, cork and calcium silicate. They insulate hot and cold piping, refrigerant lines, ductwork boilers and tanks, fire stopping and nuclear facilities.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Insulators generally work indoors. They spend most of the workday on their feet either standing, bending, or kneeling. Insulation work is often dusty and dirty.
INTEREST AND TEMPERMENT
Insulation work requires more coordination than strength. People should like to work with their hands and be able to work on ladders as well as in tight spaces.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND RECOMMENDED
Math, mechanical drawing, metal working and industrial arts
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE
- Minimum age of (17-1/2) years
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Tests
- Interview
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Valid Driver’s License
- Operates under an “Eligibility List” System
TERMS OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
- Apprenticeship shall be five (5) years
- Minimum of 7,500 hours of on-the-job training
- Minimum of (144) hours of related classroom instruction per year
- Probationary period of (18) months
- Indentured to Joint Apprenticeship Committee
- Wage increases every six months if training hours are secured
RELATED JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Supervisor, shop superintendent, insulation contract estimator, business owner
WHERE TO APPLY
| APPLICATION LOCATION/INFORMATION | AFFILIATED LOCAL HALL |
| Toledo Area Insulators JATC | Heat & Frost Insulators Local #45 |
| NWO Construction Education Center | 4904 North Summit Street |
| 4535 Hill Avenue | Toledo, OH 43611 |
| Toledo, OH 43615-5301 | 419.726.4683 Telephone |
| 419.531.5911 Telephone | 419.726.4739 Fax |
| 419.531.4392 Fax | Official Website: http://www.wleii.com |
| Additional Application Information:JATC/Insulators Applications 08 09.pdf |
Please call the JATC office for application hours and specific requirements.
The recruitment, selection, employment, training and promotion of apprentices shall be without discrimination based on the race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap or veteran status.