Building Insulation Installers

What the job involves

• Examines plans, specifications and work sites to determine the type and quality of installations required and their location
• Prepares site for insulation and the installation of fittings by nailing up furring, drilling holes for screws and bolts, and erecting scaffolding and ladders
• Glues blocks and slabs of foamed plastic and cork to walls
• Operates equipment to blow and spray mineral wool, fibre fill and foam insulation material into cavities
• Cuts insulation material to size and shape, as well as nailing or stapling batt-type insulation to joists, studs and furring
• Measures, cuts and applies solar control film to windows
• Fits awnings, security screens, shower screens, prefabricated windows and doors, exterior cladding and other home improvements using hand tools
• Drills holes in wood, brick, stone and fibrous structures; fitting bolts, screws and nails into place
• Attaches and adjusts mechanical fittings such as cranks, locks and pull-cords
• Installs flashing and waterproofing to fittings, such as shower screens and prefabricated windows and doors

Key values of workers in Building Insulation Installers

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Building Insulation Installers

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.