Industrial Insulation Apprentice — Learn & Grow

Hawkeye Insulation Spec Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Company retirement plan

Dental and vision

Travel compensation

OSHA 10 training

Foremen with decades of experience

Steady work and tenure among staff

Job summary

Hawkeye Insulation Specialists is seeking an Industrial Insulator Helper to learn an industrial trade from the ground up. You will work on-site in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas, joining a team that values safety, reliability, and quality.

This role involves long shifts, potential out-of-town weeks, and hands-on training from experienced foremen. No insulation experience is required, but a strong desire to learn and a commitment to safety are essential as you grow toward becoming an

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and punctuality across long shifts and out-of-town weeks.
• Conscientious about quality: measure before cutting and fix any seam if needed.
• Willingness to perform physical work in demanding environments (75 lb loads, ladders, heat/cold).
• Adheres to safety and sanitation rules on every site.
• Motivation to learn the insulation trade and advance from helper to insulator.

Responsibilities

• Work 10–12 hour shifts, with potential out-of-town plant shutdown weeks.
• Climb ladders/scaffolds and work at heights with fall protection.
• Carry insulation and jacketing materials up to 75 pounds.
• Follow site safety rules and cooperate with the foreman and crew.
• Learn on the job from experienced teammates to grow into an insulator role.

Skills

Reliability

Quality focus

Physical stamina

Safety adherence

Eagerness to learn

Job description

Hawkeye Insulation Specialists is seeking an Industrial Insulator Helper to learn an industrial trade from the ground up. You will work on-site in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas, joining a team that values safety, reliability, and quality.

This role involves long shifts, potential out-of-town weeks, and hands-on training from experienced foremen. No insulation experience is required, but a strong desire to learn and a commitment to safety are essential as you grow toward becoming an