Spray Foam Insulation Applicator

White Spot; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insulation company is looking for Spray Foam Insulation Applicators to join their team in Burnaby, BC. Responsibilities include selecting and applying insulation, operating necessary equipment, and interpreting construction plans. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and education. This position offers a physically demanding environment and the chance to work on various construction sites.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years as a spray insulation applicator or similar position.
• Must have a high understanding of insulation principles including air barriers and moisture testing.

Responsibilities

• Select the type of insulation required.
• Apply spray insulation to ceilings and walls in residential and commercial settings.
• Operate and maintain spray equipment including hoses and compressors.
• Fit insulation around obstructions and install vapour barriers.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders.

Skills

Spray insulation application

Equipment operation and maintenance

Blueprint interpretation

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Spray equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Greer Spray Foam Ltd is looking for three Spray Foam Insulation Applicators to join our team.

Expected Employment Start Date: as soon as possible

Language

English

Salary

$36.60 per hour/ 40 hours per week

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years as a spray insulation applicator or similar position.

Experience & specialization

Compressors, Ventilation and exhaust, cladding.

Must have a high understanding of envelope principles including air barriers, moisture testing, internal vapour barriers, and R-Values.

Worksite environment

Noisy, Odours, Dusty, Hot, Cold/refrigerated, Confined spaces, Outdoors.

Work setting

Construction, industrial, residential, and Installation.

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots.

Working conditions & physical capabilities

Physically demanding

Handling heavy loads

Standing for extended periods

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Manual dexterity

Job Duties

- Select the type of insulation required.

- Apply spray insulation to both commercial and residential projects at ceilings and walls.

- Operate and maintain spray equipment inclusive of hoses, compressors, generators, krendl, pumps, etc.

- Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping, and other application and installation methods.

- Determine how a building is to be insulated and understand how different types of insulation are to interact.

- Measure and cut insulating materials to the required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools.

- Fit insulation around obstructions and between joints and studs.

- Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials.

- Read and interpret work orders and architectural floor plans as required.

- Operate on high-profile construction sites safely and efficiently.

- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications.

- Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials.

- Work in a team-based atmosphere with other applicators.

- Remove asbestos, ceramic fibres, lead and mould and urea-formaldehyde insulation materials from buildings.

Contact information

If you are interested and meet all the criteria of the position, please email us your resume and a cover letter to [e-mail] (Attention: Gordie Greer) or mail them to our mailing address: 6955 Buller Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5J 4S1.

Location: 6955 Buller Ave., Burnaby, BC V5J 4S1, and various work sites in the Metro Vancouver area.