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its protective finishes to a wide variety of mechanical systems such as high pressure steam and
chilled water piping, valves, boilers, heating, ventilating or cooling ducts; industrial air pollution
control equipment; commercial buildings; or other similar systems.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
A Heat/Frost Insulator typically

1.

Performs duties peculiar to and normally required in the trade of Heat/Frost Insulator (i.e.
stapling, tacking, pasting, wiring, taping, spraying, etc.), following recognized procedures
and techniques for such work.

2.

Assigns and directs the work of apprentices.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1.

High School Graduation or GED

2.

A. Certificate of completion of apprenticeship as a Heat/Frost Insulator

under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program

OR

B. Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Heat/Frost Insulator, with a
minimum of four (4) years of actual work in the trade, which may have included
apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training. The trade for this purpose
shall include work normally performed by Heat/Frost Insulator, Insulator,
Mechanical Insulator, Insulator Mechanic, Mechanic Insulator Installer, Heat
and Frost Estimator or a similar title/occupation.



PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES TO UNDERTAKE JOB

1.

Knowledge and basic understanding of algebra and geometry

2.

Knowledge of general science and/or physics

3.

Knowledge of mechanical drawing

4.

Knowledge of the proper use and care of respirators

5.

Thorough knowledge of heat transfer, condensation control, and insulation material
characteristics

6.

Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team

7.

Ability to understand and follow instructions

8.

Ability to interpret documents and blueprints

9.

Ability to make calculations to determine measurements and specifications for the
materials they apply and budget estimate for project purposes

10.

Ability to work with machinery, hand tools, and power tools

11.

Ability to work at heights (on ladders and scaffolds) and in confined spaces

12.

Ability to lift heavy objects