Insulator at Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Central Iowa JATC LU 74
at Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Central Iowa JATC LU 74 in Des Moines, IA
About This Program
Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Central Iowa JATC LU 74 sponsors a union insulator apprenticeship in Des Moines, IA. This JATC program offers a paid training pathway for those seeking a stable, skilled trade career in the insulation industry across Central Iowa.
The four-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work with journeyman insulators on commercial and industrial projects, gaining experience with pipe insulation, mechanical system coverings, and building envelope applications. Technical coursework covers safety, insulation material properties, energy standards, and trade fundamentals.
Upon completing the program, graduates become journeyman insulators with full union credentials through LU 74. Union membership provides structured wage progression, health benefits, and retirement security — making this an excellent long-term career choice in a trade that serves Iowa's construction and manufacturing industries.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
How to Apply
What to Expect as an Insulator Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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