Foamed Insulation Applicator

Employer

DOMAH SERVICES LTD

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• On-site customer service
• Repair
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Residential
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Select type of insulation required
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• Supervise other workers
• Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials
• Fabricate and apply removable insulation pads and covers
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Insulator Trade Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• Driver's License
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Types of systems

Compressors

Area of specialization

• Refractory insulation
• Spraying and blowing insulation
• Fire stopping and fireproofing
• Industrial noise control
• Acoustical insulation

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available