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Insulation Installers

Insulation installers put in the materials used to insulate buildings and equipment.

Insulation in buildings reduces energy use by keeping heat in during the winter and out in the summer. Insulation is used to conserve heat in tanks, boilers, and hot water pipes. Installers staple, wire, tape, or spray insulation to install it.

Insulation Installers are in the Architecture and Construction career cluster and the Construction pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median

$16.14 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   23.3%
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Education & Training:

 Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Read blueprints and select the best type of insulation for the job.
  • Prepare surfaces for insulation.
  • Measure and cut sections of insulation to the proper length.
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Job Title Examples:

 Commercial Insulator,  Heat and Frost Insulator,  Industrial Insulator 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.