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Insulation Workers, Mechanical
Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
- US jobs
- 25,660
- Median wage
- $58,340 a year
- Job family
- Physical work
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Typical tasks
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- Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement, or asphalt mastic.
- Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.
Other job titles for this occupation (26)
Commercial Insulator · Heat and Frost Insulator · Industrial Insulator · Insulation Installer · Insulation Mechanic · Insulation Worker · Insulator · Insulator Journeyman · Mechanic Insulator · Mechanical Insulator · AC Insulation Installer (Air Conditioning Insulation Installer) · Blanket Maker · Boiler Coverer · Duct Insulator · Firestopper Installer · Firestopper Technician (Firestopper Tech) · Industrial Pipe Insulator · Insulation Machine Operator · Insulation Power Unit Tender · Insulation Technician (Insulation Tech) · Marine Insulator · Pipe Coverer · Pipe Coverer and Insulator · Pipe Insulator · Refrigeration Insulator · Sheet Metal Insulator