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Insulation Workers, Mechanical: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 9 tasks, including 9 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2023.

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Core · Task 13554 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.

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Core · Task 13558 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 13559 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Select appropriate insulation, such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.

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Core · Task 13555 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.

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Core · Task 13556 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.

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Core · Task 13561 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement, or asphalt mastic.

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Core · Task 13557 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.

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Core · Task 13560 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.

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Core · Task 13562 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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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