- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Tasks
Select type of insulation requiredInstruct apprenticesMeasure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power toolsApply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methodsFit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studsInstall vapour barriers and fire-retardant materialsSupervise other workersBrush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materialsFabricate and apply removable insulation pads and coversEstimate costs and materialsOperate CADD and other computer software systemsRemove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildingsRead and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Types of systems
Underground conduits and pipingSteam and condensate process linesPrecipitatorsTurbinesKilnsPlumbing, cold water and drain linesRefrigerationVentilation and exhaustHot water system and equipmentAir conditioning system
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demandingHandling heavy loadsStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingOvertime required
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
