Heat and Frost Insulators (Union)

Organization: Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers, Local 132

Heat & Frost Asbestos Insulators apply insulating material to equipment such as pipes, boilers, and furnaces, and to building surfaces to retain or exclude heat and to absorb sound. They use asbestos, cork, felt, fiberglass, and magnesia as insulating materials. They may paste, wire, tape, or spray insulation to the appropriate surface. On flat surfaces, they insert studs and attach wire mesh to form a base for the insulating material. They use trowels, brushes, scissors, stapling guns, power saws and compressors.

Who Can Apply: Age 18+ with High school diploma or GED and Driver’s license. Must be physically able to perform the duties of the trade.