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Insulation Workers, Mechanical

Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.

$53,920
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Less than 6 months
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AI Exposure
Low+2

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Job Growth
Stable+1

+5% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 13/25

Total Score4/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
  • Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
  • Select appropriate insulation, such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
  • Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.
  • Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.
  • Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement, or asphalt mastic.
  • Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.
  • Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
  • Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Time to Job Ready

0-1 years

Based on Job Zone 2. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Estimating softwareMicrosoft OfficeMaterial calculatorsTechnical documentation

Key Abilities

Trunk StrengthProblem SensitivityExtent FlexibilityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionInformation OrderingSelective AttentionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityMultilimb Coordination

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Compensation Details

$38,910
10th Percentile
$53,920
Median
$90,760
90th Percentile

Based on 22,850 employed workers

Also Known As

AC Insulation Installer (Air Conditioning Insulation Installer)Blanket MakerBoiler CovererCommercial InsulatorDuct InsulatorFirestopper InstallerFirestopper Technician (Firestopper Tech)Heat and Frost InsulatorIndustrial InsulatorIndustrial Pipe Insulator

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 47-2132.00