Insulation Workers, Mechanical
Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
- Tasks
- 9 tasks9 core
- Family
- Construction & ExtractionOne of its 65 occupations
- Code
- 47-2132.00SOC 2018: 47-2132
What the work is made of
All 9 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the job
- Task 1. Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.Core taskTask 13554Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 2. 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.Core taskTask 13558Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 3. Select appropriate insulation, such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.Core taskTask 13559Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 4. Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.Core taskTask 13555Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 5. Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.Core taskTask 13556Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 6. Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement, or asphalt mastic.Core taskTask 13561Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 7. Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.Core taskTask 13557Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 8. Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.Core taskTask 13560Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 9. Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.Core taskTask 13562Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2023
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 47-2132
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