Building insulation worker, Kaitauārai 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
$48K
Lower
$56K to $77K
Most common
$100K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
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
- Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
- Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
- 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- Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
- Prepare surfaces for finishing.
- Apply adhesives to construction materials.
You 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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