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Also called insulation worker, insulation workers mechanical, ac insulation installer and air conditioning insulation installer.
$58,340
Median pay a year
25,660
People do this work
6
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Installing insulation
Selecting construction materials
Reviewing blueprints and specifications
Measuring materials for installation
Preparing surfaces for finishing
Applying adhesives
Installing metal components
Applying sealants
Cutting carpet
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Mechanical Insulation Worker
Summary
Insulation worker applying insulating materials to pipes and ductwork, measuring and cutting insulation, and sealing surfaces to control temperature and reduce noise in mechanical systems
Experience
Mechanical Insulation Worker
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Measured and cut insulation for covering surfaces using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors
Applied, removed, and repaired insulation on industrial equipment and pipes to help control noise and maintain temperatures
Selected appropriate insulation like fiberglass or Styrofoam based on heat retaining or excluding characteristics
Fitted insulation around obstructions and shaped insulating materials as required
Determined amounts and types of insulation needed based on location and equipment use
Covered and sealed insulated surfaces with plastic covers, tape, and sealants
Installed sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws to protect insulation from damage
Skills
Hands-On Work
Installing insulation, Preparing surfaces for finishing, Applying adhesives, Installing metal components, Applying sealants, Cutting carpet
Checking & Planning
Selecting construction materials, Measuring materials for installation
Core Skills
Reviewing blueprints and specifications
Education
High School Diploma Your school, Year
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Measured and cut insulationApplied and repaired insulationSelected insulation typesFitted insulation around objectsCovered and sealed insulated surfacesInstalled metal around pipes
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Measured and cut insulation to fit various surfaces, ensuring precise dimensions for effective installation.
Selected appropriate insulation types based on project specifications, including fiberglass and Styrofoam.
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Add how often you measured and cut insulation each day.
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Measured and cut insulation several times each shift to ensure precise dimensions for effective installation
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Several times each shiftA few every hourMost of the day
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Selected appropriate insulation types based on project specifications, including fiberglass and Styrofoam.
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Installation went smootherReduced waste of materialsImproved energy efficiency
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What a Mechanical Insulation Worker does
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Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
What it pays
How much does a Mechanical Insulation Worker make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$48,100
Median
$58,340
75th percentile
$77,360
About 25,660 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$82,130
$84,410
$89,110
AL
$46,730
$48,930
$57,450
AR
$49,090
$51,390
$59,660
AZ
$76,380
$80,410
$84,330
CA
$63,570
$119,690
$151,370
CO
$47,150
$49,050
$62,110
DE
$38,460
$44,850
$61,190
FL
$38,230
$49,660
$58,900
GA
$46,760
$52,600
$60,140
HI
$81,120
$87,570
$99,940
IA
$48,020
$54,440
$63,530
IL
$62,360
$100,400
$115,280
IN
$58,890
$72,220
$81,800
KS
$46,090
$49,050
$58,870
KY
$45,120
$46,150
$60,870
LA
$47,680
$48,280
$55,330
MA
$60,850
$64,710
$78,350
MD
$59,090
$70,030
$83,920
ME
$57,600
$63,580
$63,580
MI
$49,380
$58,860
$77,750
MN
$66,820
$105,670
$109,350
MO
$55,960
$78,660
$92,680
MS
$44,620
$50,180
$55,690
NC
$39,730
$48,430
$52,640
ND
$47,420
$58,140
$72,390
NE
$50,700
$75,940
$79,060
NJ
$91,480
$107,610
$123,920
NM
$47,630
$53,120
$56,990
NV
$65,900
$114,130
$123,760
NY
$48,650
$59,120
$82,900
OH
$58,730
$67,600
$77,580
OK
$44,800
$61,840
$75,040
OR
$105,860
$119,480
$127,380
PA
$55,580
$80,770
$88,050
RI
$76,450
$77,150
$97,270
SC
$46,380
$50,440
$62,760
TN
$39,560
$46,380
$55,830
TX
$46,280
$48,930
$55,840
UT
$46,980
$55,990
$76,610
VA
$49,190
$57,010
$62,180
WA
$69,910
$92,120
$107,700
WI
$60,380
$85,120
$90,440
WV
$63,340
$74,200
$90,750
WY
$46,810
$48,190
$57,920
Other names
Other names for this job
insulation worker, insulation workers mechanical, ac insulation installer, air conditioning insulation installer, blanket maker, boiler coverer, commercial insulator, duct insulator, firestopper installer, firestopper tech, firestopper technician, heat and frost insulator.
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What you have not done yet. Preparing surfaces for finishing, Applying adhesives, Installing metal components
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Mechanical Insulation Worker
Installing insulation
Selecting construction materials
Reviewing blueprints and specifications
Measuring materials for installation
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