Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.

Other names for Insulation Workers, Mechanical: Air Conditioning Insulation Installer, Blanket Maker, Boiler Coverer, Commercial Insulator, Firestopper Installer, Firestopper Technician, Heat and Frost Insulator, Industrial Insulator, Insulation Helper, Insulation Installer, Insulation Machine Operator, Insulation Mechanic, Insulation Power Unit Tender, Insulation Worker, Insulation Worker Apprentice, Insulation Worker Furnace Installer, Insulator, Mechanic Insulator, Mechanical Insulator, Pipe Coverer, Pipe Coverer and Insulator, Pipe Insulator, Refrigeration Insulator, Scaffold Builder, Sheet Metal Insulator,

• Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
• 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.
• Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.
• 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.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.
• Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.
• Remove or seal off old asbestos insulation, following safety procedures.
• Distribute insulating materials evenly into small spaces within floors, ceilings, or walls, using blowers and hose attachments or cement mortar.
• Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers, and to regulate flow of materials through nozzles.
• Fill blower hoppers with insulating materials.

• Filtering machinery
• Utility knives
• Caulking guns
• Chalk lines
• Air compressors
• Desktop computers
• Power drills
• Filtering machinery
• Staple guns
• Hole saws
• Hazardous material protective apparel
• Sewing machines
• Utility knives
• Ladders
• Notebook computers
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
• Adjustable widemouth pliers
• Staple guns
• Power saws
• Hazardous material protective apparel
• Thickness measuring devices
• Power saws
• Respirators
• Saws
• Scaffolding
• Shears
• Screwdrivers
• Metal cutters
• Staple guns
• Power buffers
• Tape measures
• Tool template sets
• Trowels

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