Building insulation worker, Kaimahi tauārai whare
Also known as
- Insulation installer, insulation labourer, building insulator, acoustical insulator, insulating contractor
Building insulation workers install insulation in roofs and walls and under floors to keep homes and buildings warm and dry and reduce noise.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$56K to $84K
Most common
$97K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Building insulation workers
- usually work regular hours but may work extra hours including weekends
- usually work in homes and commercial buildings, and travel locally to worksites
- may work in hot, confined and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, safety conscious and communicate well
Tasks
- install insulation in roofs, walls and floors
- remove old and damaged insulation materials
- measure insulation for correct fitting
- cut insulation materials to correct sizes
- prepare surfaces before installing insulation
- apply sealants to stop air leaks
- load insulation materials into equipment
- choose insulation materials for each job
- read plans and installation instructions
- clean tools and work areas
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a building insulation worker and experience may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- to do a Site Safe Passport course
- to do an Insulation Association of New Zealand (IAONZ) training course or similar
- to pass a police check
- to pass a drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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