Insulator at Local 10 Signatory Contractors and Heat and Frost Insulators Local Union Number 10

The Insulator Apprenticeship sponsored by Local 10 Signatory Contractors and Heat and Frost Insulators Local Union Number 10 is a union (JATC) program based in Atkins, AR. Apprentices enter a structured, paid training pathway in the insulation trade, working under the guidance of experienced journeymen on real job sites from day one.

This four-year program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, maintain, and repair insulation systems on mechanical piping, equipment, and industrial facilities. Classroom instruction covers materials science, blueprint reading, safety standards, and energy efficiency principles.

Upon completing the program, graduates earn journeyman status as a Heat and Frost Insulator — a skilled credential recognized across the construction and industrial sectors. Union membership through the JATC provides access to established wage scales, benefits, and long-term career stability in a trade with consistent demand.