Insulator in Mississauga

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Confined spaces
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• On-site customer service
• Commercial
• Residential

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
• Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Types of systems

• Underground conduits and piping
• Steam and condensate process lines
• Turbines
• Vessels and boilers
• Kilns
• Plumbing, cold water and drain lines
• Refrigeration
• Ventilation and exhaust
• Hot water system and equipment
• Air conditioning system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Mask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities