insulation installer

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Construction
• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• Select type of insulation required
• Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
• Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
• Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs
• Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials
• Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials
• Fabricate and apply removable insulation pads and covers
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment

Area of specialization

• Spraying and blowing insulation
• Fire stopping and fireproofing
• Industrial noise control
• Acoustical insulation
• Cladding

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly