HEAT & FROST INSULATORS

Union

Insulation workers install and replace the materials used to insulate buildings and their mechanical systems to help control and maintain the temperatures in buildings. Workers handle insulation materials made of fiberglass, rubber, calcium silicate, and urethane. Asbestos workers remove asbestos-containing materials.

SELECT AN APPRENTICESHIP LOCATION

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers

Local 7

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

18 years of age
Pass trade related math assessment
Physically able
Current Washington State driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Must pass drug screen test

Step 2: Apply

Apply

Apply at local training facility
Provide copy of DD-214; transcripts; driver’s license; and social security card, birth certificate, or other I-9 Documents
* Veterans can apply through Helmets to Hardhats for fast-track to apprenticeship.
Complete interview with training committee

Applicant Pool

Placed in pool of eligible applicants
Ranked based on interview, experience, and supporting documentation

Step 3: Start with local 7

Apprenticeship

8,000 hours / 4 years on-the-job training
Minimum of 160 hours of education each year through

Wages

Start at 45% of current journeyperson’s rate.
Gain 10% pay increase after every 2,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 12 months) plus required schooling.
Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.

Starting Hourly Base Rate:
$24.60-25.48 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: SEATTLE HEAT & FROST INSUL & ALLIED WORKERS APPREN CMTE

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers

Local 82

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

18 years of age
High school diploma/GED
Physically able
Current Washington State driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Must pass drug screen test

Step 2: Apply

Apply

Request application online or obtain application at local union office
Return completed application within 14 days along with proof of physical ability, copy of DD-214; transcripts; driver’s license; and social security card or other I-9 Documents
* Veterans can apply through Helmets to Hardhats for fast-track to apprenticeship.
Complete interview with training committee

Applicant Pool

Placed in pool of eligible applicants
Ranked based on interview, experience, and supporting documentation

Step 3: Start with local 82

Apprenticeship

5,600 hours / 4 years on-the-job training
Minimum of 160 hours of education each year at local Training Facility and through

Wages

Start at 60% of current journeyperson’s rate.
Gain 10% pay increase every 1,400 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 12 months) plus required schooling.
Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.

Starting Hourly Base Rate:
$22.36 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: EASTERN WASHINGTON-NORTHERN IDAHO & MONTANA ASBESTOS WORKERS APPREN COM-LU 82

Calculate Starting Pay With GI Bill ®

Estimated Wage Calculator

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*Contact union local for updated wage information.

GI Bill Usage Breakdown:
100% - 1-6 months
80% - 6-12 months
60% - 12-18 months
40% - 18-24 months
20% - 24-30 months
*Usage Optional

Eligible veterans in an approved Apprenticeship Program can use their GI Bill® benefit and receive a tax-free stipend on a monthly basis. The Post 9/11 GI Bill® stipend is the equivalent of the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) of an E-5 with dependents (based on the zip code of the training facility) which is paid addition to normal wages. Refer to the chart below to understand how Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits are paid, or consult the VA website www.benefits.va.gov/gibill (Link) to see how other VA chapters are paid for Apprenticeship Training.