heat and frost insulator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Select type of insulation required
• Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
• Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
• Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs
• Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials
• Supervise other workers
• Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials
• Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Driver's License
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Types of systems

• Underground conduits and piping
• Steam and condensate process lines
• Vessels and boilers
• Kilns
• Ventilation and exhaust

Area of specialization

• Asbestos abatement and removal
• Custom fabrication and layout

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available