Insulator at Savannah Heat & Frost Insulators Jac

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipUnionPaid Training

at Savannah Heat & Frost Insulators Jac in Pooler, GA

About This Program

The Savannah Heat & Frost Insulators JAC, located in Pooler, GA, offers a union insulator apprenticeship for individuals ready to pursue a career in the skilled trades. This JATC-affiliated program is paid from the start, allowing apprentices to earn a wage while developing professional insulation skills under experienced supervision.

The four-year program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial, industrial, and port-related construction projects in the Savannah region, learning to install thermal and mechanical insulation on piping systems, equipment, and building infrastructure. Classroom training addresses insulation materials, safety practices, and energy codes.

Graduates earn journeyman insulator status with union backing, positioning them for long-term career success. The Savannah area's growing industrial and logistics sectors provide a strong foundation of employment opportunities for skilled insulators.

Wage & Training

OJT Hours

8,000

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RTI Hours

576

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Duration

4 years

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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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Insulator

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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