Insulator at Insulators Local 32 JATC

Insulators Local 32 JATC sponsors a union Insulator apprenticeship program in Highland Park, NJ. This JATC program is jointly administered by union and contractor representatives, ensuring apprentices receive training that meets the expectations of employers across New Jersey's commercial and industrial construction markets. Apprentices are paid throughout all four years of the program.

The apprenticeship runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working on active job sites, apprentices learn to install, repair, and finish insulation on mechanical piping, HVAC systems, industrial equipment, and building infrastructure. Classroom sessions cover insulation types and applications, energy conservation, safety regulations, and technical calculations relevant to the trade.

Graduates earn journey-level insulator standing and union membership through Local 32, providing access to union contractor opportunities throughout New Jersey and the greater New York metro region. Union membership includes access to collectively bargained wages, health benefits, and retirement provisions.