Become An Apprentice

Now is the time to consider a career in the insulation industry
Our insulator apprentices earn while they learn! This means they earn a livable wage and receive great health and retirement benefits while they learn the skills it takes to be a successful insulation professional.
Whether you are considering joining us right out of high school or are ready to make a career change, now is the time to make the move to become one of our members.
Local 41 Heat and Frost Insulators are also looking for individuals with insulation industry experience who want to earn more money, work in safer conditions and receive better health and retirement benefits.
It’s time to earn the wages you deserve!
All Insulation Workforce Training includes:
- OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Safety Training Courses
- Asbestos Removal and Mediation
- Lead Removal and Mediation
- Firestop
- 3E Energy Audits
- CPR and First Aid Training Courses
- Professional Code of Conduct Program
Are you looking for a career where you get paid to go to class? How about obtaining an education where you don't take out student loans, but receive excellent benefits and make livable wages?

Our training facility is located in Van Wert, Ohio. All International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers apprentices EARN while they LEARN, which means they are paid escalating wages throughout their entire apprenticeship process.
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Apprentices receive:
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Apprentices receive:
- A minimum of 720 hours of classroom instruction over 4 years
- A minimum of 144 hours of classroom instruction per year
- A minimum of 1,600 hours of on-the-job training per year

Local #41
JOINT APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING COMMITTEE
Apprenticeship Coordinator: Nick Shepler - 260-446-4537
Committee Member: Dan Herr
Committee Member: Alec Melcher
Committee Member: Bryan Roop
Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Location:
Various worksites in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio
Trade:
Applying, prefabrication, mixing and dismantling different types of insulation.
Note:
THIS IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT;
It is an opportunity to learn a trade in the construction industry.
Where to apply:
Painters J.A.C. Building
3626 N. Wells St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
When to apply:
Monday through Friday Call 260-484-2834 to schedule an appointment
Brief description of trade:
1) Four years related classroom training
2) Do work in inclement weather
3) Must be physically fit to lift and climb
4) Apply commercial and industrial insulation
5) Applying prefabrication, mixing, & dismantling different types of insulation
6) Working in various locations throughout Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio
7) Removal of asbestos
Min. Qualifications:
1.)18 years of age
2.) High School grad. or G.E.D.
3.)Birth Certificate
4.)Valid Drivers License
5.)Subject to Physical (if accepted)
6.)Submit to a Drug Screening (if accepted)
All applicants must pick up application in person and will be required to sign a roster before application is given.
Location:
Various worksites in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio
Trade:
Applying, prefabrication, mixing and dismantling different types of insulation.
Note:
THIS IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT;
It is an opportunity to learn a trade in the construction industry.
Where to apply:
Painters J.A.C. Building
3626 N. Wells St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
When to apply:
Monday through Friday Call 260-484-2834 to schedule an appointment
Brief description of trade:
1) Four years related classroom training
2) Do work in inclement weather
3) Must be physically fit to lift and climb
4) Apply commercial and industrial insulation
5) Applying prefabrication, mixing, & dismantling different types of insulation
6) Working in various locations throughout Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio
7) Removal of asbestos
Min. Qualifications:
1.)18 years of age
2.) High School grad. or G.E.D.
3.)Birth Certificate
4.)Valid Drivers License
5.)Subject to Physical (if accepted)
6.)Submit to a Drug Screening (if accepted)
All applicants must pick up application in person and will be required to sign a roster before application is given.
Recruitment, selection, employment & training of apprentices shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin or sex.