Insulator at Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local Union #87
at Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local Union #87 in New Braunfels, TX
About This Program
Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local Union #87 offers this union insulator apprenticeship in New Braunfels, TX. Administered as a JATC program, it brings together employer partners and union resources to deliver structured, paid training for aspiring insulation workers in central Texas. Apprentices begin earning wages on day one and progress through increasing levels of skill and responsibility.
The program spans four years and is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced journeymen installing insulation on piping, mechanical systems, HVAC ductwork, and industrial equipment. Classroom instruction covers thermal and acoustical insulation principles, hazardous materials handling, safety regulations, and blueprint reading.
Completing this apprenticeship qualifies graduates as journey-level Insulation Workers, Mechanical. The trade plays a critical role in energy efficiency across commercial, industrial, and institutional construction, and journeyman insulators in Texas find work on a wide range of projects, from oil and gas facilities to large commercial developments.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
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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