Insulator Duties
SUMMARY
This is journeyman level work in the fabrication of various
types of insulating materials from fiberglass, foamglass,
mineral fibers, synthetic rubber, and other products commonly
used in the trade.
Work involves installing insulation on steam, hot and chill
water piping, refrigeration lines, and air conditioning ducts.
Work also involves the proper anchoring of insulation with
spotwelded pins, tie wires, metal bands, screws, and other
fasteners. Assignments are made in the form of written or oral
instructions. Work is inspected for satisfactory compliance with
instruction, although routine repairs are usually made
independently without supervision or review.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fabricates insulating materials from fiberglass, foamglass,
mineral fibers, synthetic rubber, and other products commonly
used in the insulation installation trade.
Installs insulation on steam, hot water, chill water,
refrigeration lines, piping and fittings, and air conditioning
ducts.
Covers insulation on pipes with canvas and installs vapor
barriers, waterproofing products, and metal protection sheets.
Anchors insulation with spotwelded pins, tie wires, metal bands,
screws, and other fasteners.
Measures, computes, and determines the correct type insulation
needed for jobs; provides orders for materials required.
Receives work orders and carries out insulation duties.
Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a standard vocational or high school and some
experience as a journeyman insulator; or any equivalent
combination of training and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods,
materials, and tools of the insulating trade.
Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety
precautions of the trade.
Ability to work from oral and written instructions, sketches,
and diagrams.
Ability to maintain good relationships with personnel of other
departments.
Ability to work from ladders and scaffolds.
Skill in the use of standard tools and equipment of the
insulating trade.
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