Insulator

Job summary

The role involves reading blueprints to measure, cut, and install various insulating materials using diverse application methods. Responsibilities also include installing vapour barriers and removing hazardous materials like asbestos and mould from buildings.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

What you’ll do

The role involves reading blueprints to measure, cut, and install various insulating materials using diverse application methods. Responsibilities also include installing vapour barriers and removing hazardous materials like asbestos and mould from buildings.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate and between 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in using hand and power tools for insulation work is required.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Blueprint Reading
• Insulation Installation
• Hand Tools
• Power Tools
• Vapour Barrier Installation
• Fire-retardant Material Installation
• Waterproofing
• Asbestos Removal
• Hazardous Material Removal

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Manufacturing