Insulators install fiberglass products such as rolls, rigid batts, and blown-in insulation in commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Insulators work with different materials to prevent or reduce the passage of heat, cold, moisture, sound and fire in various industrial commercial-industrial settings – from piping systems to walls. arenas to processing facilities marine platforms to refineries. Their job duties include installing, insulating servicing, maintaining, repairing and removing insulation items.
| Length | 36 months |
| Benefits for Apprentices | Medical, dental, & vision care for worker and dependants after 3 months; vacation after 6 months; annuity after one year; pension between 25 and 30 months |
| Minimum age | 17 |
| Education prerequisites | Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent or Verifi ed 6 months full time work experience in a construction related trade or Graduated from an approved pre-apprenticeship program. |
| Physical requirements | Must be able to perform the physical tasks and activities related to trade |
| Additional requirements | Must have a valid drivers license and Reliable transportation Pass Drug Screen |
| Written or oral entry exams | None at this time |
| Subjects studied by Apprentices | Working Drawings for Insulators Firestop Residential Blueprint Reading Fork Lift Residential Insulation Installation & Weatherization Commercial Blueprint Reading Welding Frame-Mobile Tower Scaffolds, Commercial & Industrial Insulation Installation Aerial Lift Energy Conservation Codes Standards for Insulators Green Advantage CalGreen |
Contact: Carpenters Training Committee For Northern California 800 Chadbourne Rd. Fairfi eld, CA 94534 Octavio Soto District Coordinator.
Applications: Mon. thru Fri. 8 am to 5 pm @ all Carpenters Training Committee District Offices. Office closed 12 to 1 pm daily. Applications may be printed online or picked up at any Carpenters Local Union Office, Apprentice Training Center or Employment Development Department in your area.
How do new apprentices get their first job? Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list
Additional Information: Carpenters Training Committee For Northern California.
