JOB DESCRIPTION
Insulation of mechanical systems
Installation of insulation includes pasting, wiring,
taping, or spraying.
Applications
generally accepted for a 2 week period in the early
part of the year. To apply, go to the address at right.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Program is
a four (4) year program, with on-the-job training and
a minimum of 156 hours of related classroom instruction
per year. During certain periods, the Joint Apprenticeship
Committee hires for "Provisional Pre-Apprentices"
for possible future employment. Notifications for this
go out to various social service agencies 30 days prior
to the beginning of the registration period. Registrations
for this are usually held at:
Twin
City Area Heat & Frost Insulators JATC
95 Empire Drive
St.
Paul, MN, 55103
Phone:
(651) 312-1245
QUALIFICATIONS
In order to
enter the apprenticeship program, one must have first
worked a minimum of 160 hours (approximately 1 month,
between November and May) as a permit worker prior to
applying for entrance into the apprenticeship program.
She/he will then receive notifications on when testing
procedures for entrance will begin.
- Must
be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must pass a standard physical examination (medical
exam shall be administered after selection from the
pool of applicants and prior to admission into the
program).
- Must achieve a satisfactory or better score on the
appropriate aptitude test (S-432 R) as administered
by the
Minnesota Department of Economic Security.
- Must achieve a satisfactory or
better rating on a fair oral interview.
HIRING AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
All applicants
who fail to meet the above qualifications will be furnished
with a written notice. Selection from the pool of applicants
meeting the above criteria shall be by descending order
of score achieved on the oral interview and rating evaluation
form, beginning with the highest score and in descending
order of score.
Tools Needed
Small hand tools; worker will be informed
about what else is expected at the beginning of the
job training. Transportation Requirements
Worker is usually expected
to have his/her own car. Hours
Generally eight (8) hour days, from 7:00 AM to
4:30 PM. Wages
Starting wage is a percentage of journeyperson's
wage rate, plus vacation and pension. A raise is given
for
every 2,000 hours worked. Union Dues
Initiation fee is $400. $200 when
starting the apprenticeship program, and $200 upon completion
of the program. Monthly dues are approximately 4.25%
of worker's gross pay each month.
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