Usually work a regular 40-hour week.
INSULATION WORKERS will:
Read and interpret blueprints.
Use a variety of machines and hand tools.
Work alone most of the time.
Often wear protective suits, masks, and respirators.
Train either on the job or through apprenticeship programs.
INSULATION WORKERS frequently:
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Stand or walk for long periods of time.
Bend or twist the body.
Repeat movements over and over.
Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles.
Keep or regain their balance.
It is important that INSULATION WORKERS be able to:
Bend, stretch, twist or reach out.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
Use fingers or hands to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
