Insulation Workers, Mechanical
O*NET Code: 47-2132.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
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💼 Also Known As
AC Insulation Installer (Air Conditioning Insulation Installer)Blanket MakerBoiler CovererCommercial InsulatorDuct InsulatorFirestopper InstallerFirestopper Technician (Firestopper Tech)Heat and Frost InsulatorIndustrial InsulatorIndustrial Pipe InsulatorInsulation InstallerInsulation Machine OperatorInsulation MechanicInsulation Power Unit TenderInsulation Technician (Insulation Tech)Insulation WorkerInsulatorInsulator JourneymanMarine InsulatorMechanic Insulator
⚡ Skills (5)
Active Listening3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Coordination3/100
Time Management3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (5)
0CMSN FieldPAK
Data base user interface and query software
0Comput-Ability Mechanical Insulation Key Estimator
Data base user interface and query software
0IBM Maximo Asset Management
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0North American Insulation Manufacturers Association NAIMA 3E Plus
Analytical or scientific software
0Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
Project management software
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