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Insulation Trades

About The Job

Today, energy conservation efforts within the construction industry aim at increasing operational efficiency and reducing fuel costs. These efforts have led to the insulation of virtually every commercial and industrial building’s furnaces, boilers, pipes and ducts. Insulation is a tremendous energy saving tool.

Trained insulation mechanics are needed to install the insulation and weatherproofing materials. Insulators must be mechanically inclined and enjoy working with mathematical formulas that are needed to fabricate the insulation for the piping and ducts.

Working with both your hands and mind, both indoors and outdoors, in all temperatures and weather conditions, will prove to be a challenge in today’s construction industry.

Great For People Who Enjoy:

  • Being

    Active

  • Being

    Creative

  • Being

    Outside

  • Problem

    Solving

$35.52

Average Journeyman

Hourly Wage

$24.99

Average Hourly

Benefits

$71,040

Average Journeyman

Annual Salary

Apprenticeship Training

Ohio Carpenters’ Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program

We have a high demand for capable individuals who are ready to work. If you want the advantage of having a life-long career, without gathering all of those student loans along the way, contact Local #84.

To begin our 4-year apprenticeship program applicants must have a high school diploma, or G.E.D. equivalent, and a valid driver’s license. Applications are available at the Local #84 Union Hall or on-line at www.local84.com.

On the Job

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