What the companies can expect in a Insulation Worker from Palm Beach Technical Contract Manpower Supplies
Common duties for an insulation worker include removing old materials and properly disposing of them. Usually, insulation workers put some type of padded lining in buildings or around heating and air conditioning units to improve the overall efficiency of the building. Someone in this position may also have to determine when plastic barriers are needed to protect the insulation from moisture. These are some common expectations which a skilled Insulation Worker should meet on daily basis:
- Read blueprints and talk with supervisors at the start of every project to better understand the insulation needs for the specific building, based on the characteristics of the space and the heat-retention abilities of the materials
- Measure and cut insulation before any installation, so it will properly cover surfaces in walls, floors and ceilings, and around heating and air conditioning units
- Prepare surfaces for the installation of insulation by applying adhesives, metal pins, asphalt or cement
- Use tools, such as handsaws, tape measures, knives, scissors and power saws, as needed to prepare the insulation for installation
- Distribute insulation evenly in small spaces by using blowers and hose attachments
- Run blowers by moving controls and levers whenever foam insulation is the best choice for the project at hand
- Install plastic covers, tape, cement, asphalt mastic, canvas strips or sealants to finish and cover insulated surfaces and keep the material safe from moisture
- Follow proper safety procedures when removing old insulation that includes asbestos