Insulator at International Association of Heat & Frost & Allied Workers Local 69 JATC
at International Association of Heat & Frost & Allied Workers Local 69 JATC in West Valley City, UT
About This Program
The International Association of Heat & Frost & Allied Workers Local 69 JATC sponsors this union insulator apprenticeship in West Valley City, UT. As a JATC program, it reflects a cooperative effort between the union and area employers to deliver high-quality, paid training for the next generation of skilled insulation workers in Utah. Apprentices earn wages from their very first day on the job.
The apprenticeship is time-based, running four years with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under journey-level supervision to install and maintain thermal and acoustical insulation on mechanical systems, ductwork, and industrial piping. Classroom instruction covers insulation materials, energy efficiency principles, hazardous materials handling, safety codes, and blueprint reading.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level Insulation Workers, Mechanical. Utah's growing commercial and industrial construction sector, along with energy and manufacturing industries, provides strong ongoing demand for skilled journeyman insulators, making this a solid foundation for a long and rewarding career in the trade.
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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