Insulators Local 57

Four (4) year apprenticeship NATURE OF THE TRADE:

An Insulator is a construction professional who works at mechanical duct and pipe insulation and HVAC covering and domestic water covering for commercial and industrial projects.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Birth Certificate

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING:

Insulators participate in an apprenticeship- training program before becoming a Journeyman Mechanic. The term of apprenticeship is four years of classroom training for a minimum of 160 hours a year, one day a week, in addition they work 1,760 hours of on-the- job training. The classroom instruction consists of preparation, tools, materials, equipment, book work, mechanical pipe and duct mock ups, and many different safety related instruction.

APPRENTICE WAGES:

An apprentice’s starting wage package starts at 55% of Journeyworker wages, with incremental increases throughout the apprenticeship. An apprentice receives benefits such as health insurance and a pension.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications are accepted year round at the Union Hall or online at www.insulatorslocal57.org.