Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

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Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.

Sample of reported job titles: Attic Blower, Insulation Estimator, Insulation Installer, Insulation Mechanic, Insulation Worker, Insulator, Retrofit Installer, Spray Foam Installer, Warehouse Insulation Worker

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Tasks

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Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, power saws, knives, or scissors.
Fit, wrap, staple, or glue insulating materials to structures or surfaces, using hand tools or wires.
Cover and line structures with blown or rolled forms of materials to insulate against cold, heat, or moisture, using saws, knives, rasps, trowels, blowers, or other tools and implements.
Distribute insulating materials evenly into small spaces within floors, ceilings, or walls, using blowers and hose attachments, or cement mortars.
Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers and regulate flow of materials through nozzles.
Fill blower hoppers with insulating materials.
Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.
Read blueprints, and select appropriate insulation, based on space characteristics and the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
Remove old insulation, such as asbestos, following safety procedures.
Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.

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Technology Skills

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Analytical or scientific software — North American Insulation Manufacturers Association NAIMA 3E Plus
Data base user interface and query software — CMSN FieldPAK; Comput-Ability Mechanical Insulation Key Estimator
Operating system software — Microsoft Windows
Project management software — Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

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Knowledge

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Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Skills

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Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities

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Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without “giving out” or fatiguing.
Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Work Activities

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Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Detailed Work Activities

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Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
Install insulation in equipment or structures.
Load materials into construction equipment.
Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
Select construction materials.
Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
Apply adhesives to construction materials.
Prepare surfaces for finishing.

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Work Context

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Spend Time Standing — 70% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — 75% responded “Every day.”
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 54% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
Face-to-Face Discussions — 75% responded “Every day.”
Exposed to Contaminants — 60% responded “Every day.”
Time Pressure — 40% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 46% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 53% responded “Every day.”
Freedom to Make Decisions — 48% responded “Some freedom.”
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — 46% responded “Every day.”
Work With Work Group or Team — 47% responded “Extremely important.”
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — 43% responded “Every day.”
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 41% responded “Every day.”
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 39% responded “More than half the time.”
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — 39% responded “Every day.”
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 39% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
Contact With Others — 36% responded “Constant contact with others.”
Exposed to High Places — 43% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
Frequency of Decision Making — 44% responded “Every day.”
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 61% responded “Every day.”
Telephone — 47% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
Responsible for Others’ Health and Safety — 37% responded “High responsibility.”
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 40% responded “Important results.”
Coordinate or Lead Others — 35% responded “Extremely important.”
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 29% responded “Very important.”
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 34% responded “High responsibility.”
Structured versus Unstructured Work — 31% responded “Some freedom.”
Outdoors, Under Cover — 30% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — 30% responded “Less than half the time.”
Physical Proximity — 46% responded “Moderately close (at arm’s length).”
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — 37% responded “Less than half the time.”
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — 47% responded “Less than half the time.”
Spend Time Walking and Running — 31% responded “About half the time.”
Duration of Typical Work Week — 67% responded “40 hours.”

Job Zone

Title	Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.
SVP Range	(4.0 to < 6.0)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
68	High school diploma or equivalent
29	Less than high school diploma
2	Post-secondary certificate

Credentials

Interests

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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Work Styles

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Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Work Values

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Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
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.

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2020)	$20.04 hourly, $41,690 annual
State wages
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Employment (2020)	33,300 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030)	Slower than average (1% to 5%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030)	3,300
State trends

Top industries (2020)	Construction

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections . “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry
CISCA
Insulation Contractors Association of America
International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers
National Center for Construction Education and Research
National Insulation Association
North America’s Building Trades Union
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Insulation workers
Structural Insulated Panel Association

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