Insulator at Indianapolis Insulators Local 18 JATC
at Indianapolis Insulators Local 18 JATC in Indianapolis, IN
About This Program
Indianapolis Insulators Local 18 JATC, based in Indianapolis, IN, offers a union insulator apprenticeship for individuals seeking a skilled trade career in Central Indiana. Apprentices earn wages from day one while receiving hands-on training under experienced journeyman insulators on active construction and industrial job sites.
This four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop practical skills in installing insulation on mechanical piping, HVAC systems, boilers, and industrial equipment. Classroom instruction addresses insulation materials, energy codes, safety regulations, and blueprint reading.
Graduates earn journeyman insulator status and full union membership through Local 18 JATC. Indianapolis's diverse economy — including manufacturing, life sciences, and commercial construction — provides skilled insulators with consistent and varied employment opportunities across the region.
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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