Duties:

• Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
  
• Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.
  
• Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.
  
• Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.
  
• 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.
  
• Select appropriate insulation such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
  
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred