Career overview
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
O*NET-SOC 47-2131.00
Median pay / yr$48,680
OutlookAverage
Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall.
Skills employers look for
- Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
- SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Knowledge areas
- Building and ConstructionKnowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
- Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Certifications that help you get hired
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