Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.

• Insulation Worker
• Insulation-Worker Apprentice
• Pipe Coverer and Insulator

• Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
• Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.
• Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.
• Distribute insulating materials evenly into small spaces within floors, ceilings, or walls, using blowers and hose attachments or cement mortar.
• Fill blower hoppers with insulating materials.
• Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.
• Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.
• Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
• Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers, and to regulate flow of materials through nozzles.
• Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Remove or seal off old asbestos insulation, following safety procedures.
• Select appropriate insulation such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.

• adhere to safety procedures
• apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
• build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
• climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
• cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
• erect scaffold
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• install insulating materials
• load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
• measure and mark reference points or cutting lines on workpieces
• move or fit heavy objects
• read blueprints
• read tape measure
• read technical drawings
• select insulation materials
• understand construction specifications
• use hand or power tools
• use hazardous materials information
• use measuring devices in construction or extraction work