Insulator at Asbestos Workers/Insulators Local #72

Asbestos Workers/Insulators Local 72 sponsors this union Insulator apprenticeship program based in Hillsborough, NC. As a JATC-administered program, it is jointly overseen by union and contractor partners to ensure consistent, high-caliber training for the insulation trade in North Carolina. Apprentices are paid from the start, providing an income while they build their skills on the job.

The four-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journey-level insulators on commercial and industrial projects, learning to install insulation on pipe systems, mechanical equipment, boilers, and ductwork. Classroom instruction covers insulation materials and applications, thermal management, asbestos awareness, safety practices, and relevant codes.

Completing this apprenticeship qualifies graduates as journey-level insulators with union membership in Local 72. This provides access to union contractor work throughout North Carolina and the Southeast, along with the benefits of collectively negotiated wages and working conditions.