insulator

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• Dusty.
• Confined spaces.

Work setting:

• Construction.
• Maintenance.
• Commercial.
• Industrial.

Tasks:

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
• 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.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Physically demanding.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.