Job Description:
The work of the INSULATOR today
covers industrial, commercial and cryogenics. Industrial applies to all
types of industries, such as chemical process, petro-chemical, metal and
other process industries, liquid organic heating systems, steam condensing
cycles, high temperature hot water systems, etc. The commercial field includes
buildings, building services and refrigerated spaces. Cryogenics is the
field of low temperature service, such as required by the liquified gases,
generally below minus 100 F.
INSULATORS may also be certified
for an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved asbestos abatement
program. Certified INSULATORS remove asbestos from schools, hospitals,
power plants, chemical and industrial facilities.
INSULATORS work with many types of
materials, such as fiberglass, cork, calcium-silicate, foamglass, expanded
silicate and spray insulation. They insulate hot and cold piping, refrigerant
lines, duct work, boilers, tanks, large power plants, brine lines and cooler
rooms.
The INSULATOR works from blueprints
and uses tools such as welding machines, knives, scissors, trowels, measuring,
and leveling tools.
Working Conditions:
This is construction work and the
work is outside as well as inside, and weather can be a factor. The work
at times is performed at heights, working on ladders and scaffolds, or
at times may be performed in confined spaces.
Recommended High School Courses:
Algebra, geometry, mechanical drawing.
Terms of Apprenticeship:
5 years. 160 hours of related classroom
instruction each year. Indentured to the Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
General Qualifications:
 18
years of age.
High
School education or equivalent.
Good
physical condition
Admission Requirements of the
J.A.C.:
Qualify on aptitude test administered
by the PA Employment Service. Doctor’s examination required, including:
chest x-ray, physical & drug test. High school diploma and transcript
of grades. Personal interview.
Contact:
Insulators Local 14 J.A.C.
6513 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa 19149
Mr. John Stahl, Administrator
Telephone (215) 533-0395
Fax (215) 289-8655
e-mail: local14jac@aol.com
Local 14's Home page: www.local-14.org
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Job Description:
The work of the Insulator/Asbestos
Worker includes the insulation of both industrial and commercial mechanical
systems (i.e. piping, boilers, duct work, storage tanks, and equipment)
for the purpose of energy savings; burn protection; and to control system
heat transfer and condensation. Industrial applies to power plants,
chemical process plants, refineries, steel mills, etc… Commercial
applies to schools, hospitals, offices, etc… The Insulator/Asbestos
Worker may also be state licensed for asbestos abatement. The Insulator/Asbestos
Worker works with many types of insulating materials, mastics, and vapor
barriers. Work is done from blueprints, using a wide variety of power
tools; also cutting, leveling and fastening tools.
Working Conditions:
Work is done indoors and outdoors,
sometimes in noisy and dirty surroundings. Jobs are many times located
in areas not easily accessible by public transportation. Work is
active and strenuous; occasionally in cramped, uncomfortable conditions;
and occasionally on scaffolds high above the ground. Possible injuries
include falls, cuts, and exposure to hazardous dusts and chemicals.
Personal protection equipment, such as, respirators, safety glasses, hearing
protection, fall-arrest systems, etc… is sometimes required.
Recommended High School Courses:
Algebra, geometry, mechanical drawing,
and blueprint reading
Terms of Apprenticeship:
18
years of age as of the date of application.
High
School graduate or GED.
Physically
fit to perform the work of the trade.
Reside
within the geographic jurisdiction* of Local No. 2 for at least one year
prior to application.
Submit
a non-refundable processing and testing fee.
For
further information, call the JAC office at (724) 695-3902.
Admission Requirements of the
J.A.C.:
Qualify
on a written test established by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
2½
points are added for each successive year that an applicant retakes the
test up to a maximum of ten points.
Personal
interview.
Agree
to abide by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee Standards and Rules.
Pass
a certified drug test.
Attend classroom instruction on
personal time.
Contact:
Insulator & Asbestos Workers
Local 2 J.A.C.
1057 Clinton Road
Clinton, PA 15026
William P. Birmingham, Training
Director
Telephone (724) 695-3902
Fax (724) 695-3902
Geographic jurisdiction of Local
No. 2 by counties:
Counties of Pennsylvania:
Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron,
Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana,
Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Washington, and Westmoreland
Counties of West Virginia:
Barbour, Brooke, Grant, Hancock, Harrison, Marion, Marshall, Mineral,
Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Taylor, Tucker, Tyler, and Wetzel
Counties of Ohio: Belmont,
Jefferson, and Monroe
Counties of Maryland:
Allegany and Garrett |
