Insulation Workers, Mechanical

Key skills

A typical day

• •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.

Fields of study

Any field