Heat & Frost Insulators Local 55 JATC
Why we want to hire veterans
Benefits
- No student debt - earn while you learn
- Earn a salary during your apprenticeship
- Claim your GI benefits during your apprenticeship
- Many career choices
- Job demand
- Job placement
- Long-term job security
- Advancement opportunities
- Free industry leading training
- Continued training on the latest industry technology and processes
- Earn top rate wages
- Excellent health benefits
- Great retirement benefits - retirement package & pension
- Rewarding career that impacts people’s live
- Insulator Trades
Through our Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (J.A.T.C.) apprenticeship, our highly effective and modern training program, you can enter the insulation industry and become a professional journeyman in one of our skilled trades: - Mechanical Insulation
- Firestopping
- Asbestos & Lead Mitigation
- Sound Attenuation
- Specialty Fabrication
- Infectious Disease Control
Insulation Workforce Training
- OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Safety Training Courses
- Asbestos Removal and Mediation
- Lead Removal and Mediation
- Firestopping
- 3E Energy Audits
- CPR and First Aid Training Courses
- Professional Code of Conduct Program
Apprentices Training Hours
- A minimum of 576 hours of classroom instruction over 4 years
- A minimum of 144 hours of classroom instruction per year
- A minimum of 1,600 hours of on-the-job training per year
Job Demand
The demand for skilled insulators is high in both US and Canada, especially given the ongoing construction boom and efforts to improve energy efficiency in buildings. Insulators play a crucial role in maintaining energy efficiency, reducing heating and cooling costs, and ensuring comfort in both residential and commercial buildings. As building codes become more strict and emphasis is placed on sustainability and energy conservation, the need for skilled insulator professionals continues to grow. A career in this field is a promising area with plenty of opportunities.
Rewarding Career
Insulators protect the environment, save energy and save lives! The role of insulators is integral to both immediate and long-term well-being, contributing to more sustainable living and working environments.
Additional Information
- International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers
